Also, Rociin' Around the Christmas Tree song mentions Pumpkin Pie! .... we all say something else for that line though! 😂 ... 🎶 Rockin' around the Christmas tree Let the Christmas spirit ring Later we'll have some pumpkin pie 🎶🎵 And we'll do some caroling🎵
The biggest step in moving forward with your shopping anxiety is that you recognize the problem. The pressure you experience is from you being so organized and your level of perfection. Other people might go through life more laid back but they don't have your fabulous lifestyle and cooking capabilities. It is hard to provide a home as beautiful as yours. Be proud and enjoy......the bed is the best ever. 🎁❤️🎄
I adore the bedding and love how happy it makes you even more. LOL that the first thing Caleb thinks to measure is the Roomba bin. So cute! Truly appreciate your sharing on your struggle with anxiety.
I completely understand the anxiety. I have to take medication for my depression and anxiety. There's nothing silly or stupid about why you're feeling anxious - even if other people may think it is. It's not something you can control. I have cried in my car from anxiety over going shopping. I'm SO grateful for home grocery deliveries, which I use 99% of the time for my sanity. You're definitely not alone! ❤️
Mike, I could feel your "bedding happiness " thru the screen! Every piece is gorgeous, and I would leave the duvet/comforter on at least until Valentine's Day. Skylar's tail behind your shoulder while you are coming down the stairs is so cute😊 Definitely going to make Steve's Mistletoe treat! Great vlog☃️❄️
Ugh Mike I am like you. This year I bought the Rustic Forest and Whistler Run duvet covers from Pottery Barn for 2 of my bedrooms. I figured I could keep these up through the winter season.
Mike...I have anxiety as well. But, I'm the opposite. I have to get everything all in one shot because I get nervous if I have to go back for something I forgot.
I have such Christmas shopping anxiety that I have to start in October. I also do most of it online. I also have this weird anxiety that makes me wrap and label all my kids gifts just in case something happens to me. I was done shopping and wrapping weeks ago it really helps. Happy Holidays!
LOVE your Christmas card. Great pictures and beautiful choice of card. Also LOVE that bedding. I would love to get Christmas bedding...one of these years I will do it, too!
Oh my gosh. I love the bedding. I am a sucker for holiday decorating. I always dread getting it all out and then putting it all away but I do really enjoy it. Looks gorgeous
I LOVE YOUR PB CHRISTMAS BEDDING!!! I have a PB Christmas red and white gorgeous appliqué quilt that I adore and this year I used it downstairs tucked in on a daybed in the study. I put lots of PB Christmas throw pillows with it and I leave the French doors open so it looks wonderful from the living room. Your Christmas cards are amazing, what a treasure to have those beautiful photos, all 3 of you look SO handsome, Caleb is a beautiful little man! Merry Christmas from a GiGi (I have 2 grandprincesses and we love WDW) in Texas. ❤😊🎄🎁
I have anxiety with OCD. Unfortunately for me (and my husband) shopping -especially a purse or shoes - gives me such a rush!!! I actually feel better for a few hours after I shop if I was anxious prior. Some would say my cure is worse than my disease. 😂
I love the bedding! I break my shopping into separate trips because I get overwhelmed. Then I cross things off my list and keep condensing it. Small goals are easier to complete and you can build upon them! Your family Christmas card is beautiful! I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and thanks for sharing all your fun traditions 💛
Mike, I don’t know if you have adult ADHD. I’m not a diagnostician of such things. What I do notice is that it’s normal to experience what you’re describing with all the stimuli and inputs we’re subjected to these days. You’re aware of how you feel - which is commendable - juggling a lot of holiday excitement and preparations. You’re noticing the excitement of doing what you love - preparing for family and friends as your art and passion. It’s excitement whether it’s anxiety (forward thinking), self-reflecting on expenses (who doesn’t?), and honoring your need to go home and reset is a wise, healthy response. It sounds like you’re mindful and in touch with what you’re sensing. There’s a tendency to pathologize our behaviors and compare how we do things to a fabricated measure of “normal." Burn the measuring stick. I say, befriend the way you do things and allow your normal to be flexible and adaptable. You know how to monitor and make sense of heightened emotion and pause to stop spiraling. You don’t need to subscribe to the modern invention of mental health diagnoses unless it makes you feel more comfortable. Be your quirky, beautiful, spirited self. We live in a culture that has long suppressed natural human feelings and then pathologized our natural expressions resulting in a false perception that feeling less, and feeling a certain way is “normal.” When I knew I wanted to transition from being a high school science teacher to a therapist, I chose professional counseling because our ethics don’t require us to diagnose to treat. We don’t have to pathologize human emotions. We want to do what you’re doing - notice them and be curious and compassionate about them. There are no bad parts, just the habit of wanting to understand them. Written with respect and appreciation for all you do and who you are, a licensed professional counselor. Merry Christmas!! 🎄💖🕊️ P.S. As I get ready to post this comment, I’m feeling a little reluctant to share. I wrote this with compassion, respect, and a sincere desire to let you know, you’re a great role-model for expressing genuine authenticity and love. We need more of this kind of expression in the world.
I’m with you on the bedding! I’m an all white (like at Disney) bedding, but I really needed Christmas in my bedroom this year. I absolutely love your Christmas bedding!!!!!
When you first showed the bedding you got, I didn’t see the red quilt. I immediately wanted to comment “ go get the red quilt” it’s perfect and gorgeous. Then you showed you picked it up! Your rationale was my inner dialogue about getting it also 😆. It’s looks fantastic all put together! Merry Christmas 🎄
I think I have the opposite of your shopping anxiety. If I have a big list, I just get the stuff on the list, and when I get home, I realize that I skipped over something or forgot to put something on the list. So maybe your anxiety is helpful because you don’t have to go back and get the things you missed and feel like a dumbass for the rest of the day. 😊
You are so not alone, for some reason the holidays bring on extreme anxiety. No matter how ultra organized I am panic sets in. My anxiety stems from what I call the " Martha Stewart syndrome" and putting so much pressure on myself for everything to be perfect. Actually stopping in a store and deep breathing helps. But I have gotten in the car and gone home. It's like a reboot, I reassess and redo my list. As I write this hope your holiday was fabulous. I have learned the best memories were the mess ups and the mistakes that my grown children remember. Let's all be kind to ourselves and give ourselves some space. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
OHMYGOSH Mike! It's -1°F this morning here in northern Michigan! Even so, I'm drinking iced coffee by the wood stove! 🤣 Who buys holiday bedding? Mike does! I buy holiday bedding as well. And, really soft flannel sheets. I'm so happy you dropped another video! 💜
I can understand where you’re coming from with the overwhelm with shopping. Mine seems to come from a sensory overload. It’s why I listen to a podcast, audiobook or calming jazz music while shopping. It helps me to focus and it drowns out all the noise. However, all the people and the bright lights make it difficult too. But like someone else posted, I feel like that’s pretty normal. Maybe find an empty aisle and do some calming breaths to reset? Thanks for sharing your experience. Talking about it makes a lot of us feel not so alone! 💜
My partner and I started using the Bring app while shopping, that way he can add things to the list while I'm out and it doesn't feel like I forgot something. Caleb is getting so articulate! I also have no idea how you have the patience to wrangle duvet covers. Everytime I try, my duvet turns into a ball. Happy holidays!
Merry Christmas to you all. Love your honesty! Totally agree with the shopping anxiety. Going to definitely try your cocktail Steve. Thank you again for sharing such fun festive activities xxx
First off, that bedding is beautiful. 🤩 It definitely looks like a warm hug. I run super hot, but I don’t feel it. I could pile on as many blankets and quilts and feel just fine. My partner says I’m like a heater, so he’s the one that over heats because of how much heat I generate haha. And you explained exactly what happened to me at the store earlier today. For me, it’s the amount of people and the fact I have a cart. I don’t want to fight my way back through the store. I can come back. I did that with sour cream and some ham I remembered last minute I needed. I said forget it, checked out, went home. Then a few hours later, I went back out, stopped at a different store, and got it… I hope you and your family have a Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
So Im very Type A. Lists.. Routine.. Organized. If my 'plan' get thrown off... I will 'sprial'. If my husband throws a new list or added items not on my list.. panic. I don't believe Im adhd undiagnosed. Im severe typeA personality though. So i understand you completely! Merry Christmas !!!!! Lets all,... Try not to panic!😅 ❤
Merry Chtistmas! Regarding ADHD, yes, I know what you are going through. Shopping can be overwhelming for people with ADHD. For me I like things to run smoothly, and if anything creates an obstacle it will throw me off and cause anxiety. I am very partiular and it can come off as compulsive or controlling.
We made the decision this year to not do a traditional Christmas (it's just going to be my dad and I) and it has been so less stressful. We're keeping a couple of food items (like Pao de Quejo, Pigs in a Blanket and Saltine Toffee- my dad said he'd disown me if I didn't make that lol), but we're just going to enjoy a nice calm Christmas- we're both teachers so we're thankful for a couple of weeks of break.
You are ok. I get the reset button It’s just that you overwhelm yourself and a tool for you might be breaking down your list into smaller tasks. Hang in there and keep that sense of humor it’s critical
I’ve been in my Apt for a few years due to having surgery only able to ride in car not drive! I only go out with my driving pal to get to DR apt so It’s 3 hrs away so stopping at a burger place to go to Bathroom I’m so anxious ! I get that feeing! Send me your ideas that work for you!🎄♥️❄️🎁🤶🏻🤶🏻☃️🎄
Yea! Imagine having that same anxiety and not being able to afford it. Having to choose between toilet paper or toothpaste. Having to tell your family you can’t afford to get them gifts this year. Anxiety is anxiety. And all of us are given the cards we’re given, but remember you have the resources to address your concerns when many don’t. There are no presents under our tree this year. No travel plans. No celebration, and we’re both working both days. Merry Christmas.
I’ve been in my Apt for a few years due to having surgery only able to ride in car not drive! I only go out with my driving pal to get to DR apt so It’s 3 hrs away so stopping at a burger place to go to Bathroom I’m so anxious ! I get that feeing! Send me your ideas that work for you!🎄♥️❄️🎁🤶🏻🤶🏻☃️🎄
Thankyou for some great ideas you just solved a bedding problem I’ve been working on thanks 😊
Love the bedding
Great picture ❤❤❤
I love this video❤❤❤
Also, Rociin' Around the Christmas Tree song mentions Pumpkin Pie! .... we all say something else for that line though! 😂 ... 🎶 Rockin' around the Christmas tree
Let the Christmas spirit ring
Later we'll have some pumpkin pie 🎶🎵
And we'll do some caroling🎵
I love the bedding, the advent calendar is amazing!
I don’t know how it taste but it looks beautiful the drink
Love the plaid bedding so much! Your home is always so warm and inviting! Merry Christmas to all of you!
The biggest step in moving forward with your shopping anxiety is that you recognize the problem. The pressure you experience is from you being so organized and your level of perfection. Other people might go through life more laid back but they don't have your fabulous lifestyle and cooking capabilities. It is hard to provide a home as beautiful as yours. Be proud and enjoy......the bed is the best ever. 🎁❤️🎄
I adore the bedding and love how happy it makes you even more. LOL that the first thing Caleb thinks to measure is the Roomba bin. So cute! Truly appreciate your sharing on your struggle with anxiety.
Life is short and awful sometimes. If holiday bedding make you feel joyful then do it!! I’m happy to hear the smile in your voice. 🥰🧡🖤🧡
I loved your christmas cards, so sweet! I wish my bedding looked that nice too.
I completely understand the anxiety. I have to take medication for my depression and anxiety. There's nothing silly or stupid about why you're feeling anxious - even if other people may think it is. It's not something you can control. I have cried in my car from anxiety over going shopping. I'm SO grateful for home grocery deliveries, which I use 99% of the time for my sanity. You're definitely not alone! ❤️
Mike, I could feel your "bedding happiness " thru the screen! Every piece is gorgeous, and I would leave the duvet/comforter on at least until Valentine's Day.
Skylar's tail behind your shoulder while you are coming down the stairs is so cute😊 Definitely going to make Steve's Mistletoe treat! Great vlog☃️❄️
Ugh Mike I am like you. This year I bought the Rustic Forest and Whistler Run duvet covers from Pottery Barn for 2 of my bedrooms. I figured I could keep these up through the winter season.
Coq au vin is one of my favorite dishes! Hopefully we can follow along with you one day, I’ve never been brave enough to make it.
Love the plaid bedding. I put my winter flannels on also at Xmas. Question. Why don’t u have matching lamps in the bedroom?
The Christmas bedding looks great! Very festive!
happy holidays!!! Just remember next year put the holiday bedding on in November to get more use out of it!!🎅🏻⛄️
Put headphones in and listen to music or a podcast while you’re shopping it helps me
Mike...I have anxiety as well. But, I'm the opposite. I have to get everything all in one shot because I get nervous if I have to go back for something I forgot.
I love the ice idea
I have such Christmas shopping anxiety that I have to start in October. I also do most of it online. I also have this weird anxiety that makes me wrap and label all my kids gifts just in case something happens to me. I was done shopping and wrapping weeks ago it really helps. Happy Holidays!
The bed looks amazing!!
LOVE your Christmas card. Great pictures and beautiful choice of card. Also LOVE that bedding. I would love to get Christmas bedding...one of these years I will do it, too!
Yes ! I’ve but in my apt. For
Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful…..I love the cozy cloud quilt BUT I live in FL….and I only need that quilt for 1 month!!!
Oh my gosh. I love the bedding. I am a sucker for holiday decorating. I always dread getting it all out and then putting it all away but I do really enjoy it. Looks gorgeous
I’ve gotten so overwhelmed before and felt so stressed I want to leave the cart and walk out. It’s a real thing.
Yes!! I do the same thing. I need to “reset” at home when working on a project……..shopping, packing preparations, running errands…….
I LOVE YOUR PB CHRISTMAS BEDDING!!! I have a PB Christmas red and white gorgeous appliqué quilt that I adore and this year I used it downstairs tucked in on a daybed in the study. I put lots of PB Christmas throw pillows with it and I leave the French doors open so it looks wonderful from the living room. Your Christmas cards are amazing, what a treasure to have those beautiful photos, all 3 of you look SO handsome, Caleb is a beautiful little man! Merry Christmas from a GiGi (I have 2 grandprincesses and we love WDW) in Texas. ❤😊🎄🎁
I have anxiety with OCD. Unfortunately for me (and my husband) shopping -especially a purse or shoes - gives me such a rush!!! I actually feel better for a few hours after I shop if I was anxious prior. Some would say my cure is worse than my disease. 😂
Omg, love the new bedding. 🙌🏾 great buy.
I love the bedding! I break my shopping into separate trips because I get overwhelmed. Then I cross things off my list and keep condensing it. Small goals are easier to complete and you can build upon them! Your family Christmas card is beautiful! I hope you all have a lovely Christmas and thanks for sharing all your fun traditions 💛
Mike, I don’t know if you have adult ADHD. I’m not a diagnostician of such things. What I do notice is that it’s normal to experience what you’re describing with all the stimuli and inputs we’re subjected to these days. You’re aware of how you feel - which is commendable - juggling a lot of holiday excitement and preparations. You’re noticing the excitement of doing what you love - preparing for family and friends as your art and passion. It’s excitement whether it’s anxiety (forward thinking), self-reflecting on expenses (who doesn’t?), and honoring your need to go home and reset is a wise, healthy response.
It sounds like you’re mindful and in touch with what you’re sensing. There’s a tendency to pathologize our behaviors and compare how we do things to a fabricated measure of “normal." Burn the measuring stick. I say, befriend the way you do things and allow your normal to be flexible and adaptable. You know how to monitor and make sense of heightened emotion and pause to stop spiraling. You don’t need to subscribe to the modern invention of mental health diagnoses unless it makes you feel more comfortable. Be your quirky, beautiful, spirited self.
We live in a culture that has long suppressed natural human feelings and then pathologized our natural expressions resulting in a false perception that feeling less, and feeling a certain way is “normal.”
When I knew I wanted to transition from being a high school science teacher to a therapist, I chose professional counseling because our ethics don’t require us to diagnose to treat. We don’t have to pathologize human emotions. We want to do what you’re doing - notice them and be curious and compassionate about them. There are no bad parts, just the habit of wanting to understand them.
Written with respect and appreciation for all you do and who you are, a licensed professional counselor.
Merry Christmas!! 🎄💖🕊️
P.S. As I get ready to post this comment, I’m feeling a little reluctant to share. I wrote this with compassion, respect, and a sincere desire to let you know, you’re a great role-model for expressing genuine authenticity and love. We need more of this kind of expression in the world.
Perfectly said!
I’m with you on the bedding! I’m an all white (like at Disney) bedding, but I really needed Christmas in my bedroom this year. I absolutely love your Christmas bedding!!!!!
When you first showed the bedding you got, I didn’t see the red quilt. I immediately wanted to comment “ go get the red quilt” it’s perfect and gorgeous. Then you showed you picked it up! Your rationale was my inner dialogue about getting it also 😆. It’s looks fantastic all put together! Merry Christmas 🎄
I do!!! I bought all new holiday bedding for my parents this year!
Love the bedding!!😍Enjoy your Christmas!
Great vlog. I think Steve should start his own cocktail making channel!
omg i'm cracking up at the pauses when you insert the "coq au vin" text 😂
Your bedding is awesome 😊 Loved the cocktail 🍹 Caleb is such a great kid 👦 Happy Holidays 🎄
Beautiful pictures!
Great video.
GREAT CHRISTMAS CARD!! THE FAMILY PICTURES ARE AWESOME!!! THANKS FOR SHARING!!
Merry Christmas to you all!! I love the support, love and most of all, thelaughter that you all share!
I think I have the opposite of your shopping anxiety. If I have a big list, I just get the stuff on the list, and when I get home, I realize that I skipped over something or forgot to put something on the list. So maybe your anxiety is helpful because you don’t have to go back and get the things you missed and feel like a dumbass for the rest of the day. 😊
ahhhh your christmas photos are so beautiful!!!
You are so not alone, for some reason the holidays bring on extreme anxiety. No matter how ultra organized I am panic sets in. My anxiety stems from what I call the " Martha Stewart syndrome" and putting so much pressure on myself for everything to be perfect. Actually stopping in a store and deep breathing helps. But I have gotten in the car and gone home. It's like a reboot, I reassess and redo my list. As I write this hope your holiday was fabulous. I have learned the best memories were the mess ups and the mistakes that my grown children remember. Let's all be kind to ourselves and give ourselves some space. Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays.
OHMYGOSH Mike! It's -1°F this morning here in northern Michigan! Even so, I'm drinking iced coffee by the wood stove! 🤣
Who buys holiday bedding? Mike does! I buy holiday bedding as well. And, really soft flannel sheets.
I'm so happy you dropped another video! 💜
I can understand where you’re coming from with the overwhelm with shopping. Mine seems to come from a sensory overload. It’s why I listen to a podcast, audiobook or calming jazz music while shopping. It helps me to focus and it drowns out all the noise. However, all the people and the bright lights make it difficult too. But like someone else posted, I feel like that’s pretty normal. Maybe find an empty aisle and do some calming breaths to reset? Thanks for sharing your experience. Talking about it makes a lot of us feel not so alone! 💜
My partner and I started using the Bring app while shopping, that way he can add things to the list while I'm out and it doesn't feel like I forgot something. Caleb is getting so articulate! I also have no idea how you have the patience to wrangle duvet covers. Everytime I try, my duvet turns into a ball. Happy holidays!
Merry christmas, magic Dads.
It doesn't sound like adhd, but it does sound like some compulsion and overwhelm, probably anxiety. I'm very similar
Yes! Thank you for the vlog! Just startin'!
I got holiday bedding this year, I bought the PB teen Winter Wonderland flannels. Love having holiday bedding!
Merry Christmas to you all. Love your honesty! Totally agree with the shopping anxiety. Going to definitely try your cocktail Steve. Thank you again for sharing such fun festive activities xxx
First off, that bedding is beautiful. 🤩 It definitely looks like a warm hug. I run super hot, but I don’t feel it. I could pile on as many blankets and quilts and feel just fine. My partner says I’m like a heater, so he’s the one that over heats because of how much heat I generate haha. And you explained exactly what happened to me at the store earlier today. For me, it’s the amount of people and the fact I have a cart. I don’t want to fight my way back through the store. I can come back. I did that with sour cream and some ham I remembered last minute I needed. I said forget it, checked out, went home. Then a few hours later, I went back out, stopped at a different store, and got it… I hope you and your family have a Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!
So Im very Type A. Lists.. Routine.. Organized. If my 'plan' get thrown off... I will 'sprial'. If my husband throws a new list or added items not on my list.. panic. I don't believe Im adhd undiagnosed. Im severe typeA personality though. So i understand you completely!
Merry Christmas !!!!! Lets all,... Try not to panic!😅 ❤
You DoNot have ADHD ….You have the Christmas spirit!
So bedding...lol, we are mad skiers and we have at least 3 duvet sets that have skiing on them and I use them all year 😂
Btw shopping anxiety is a thing, if I get to the shops and they are busy, that's me done...hate those crowds
Merry Chtistmas!
Regarding ADHD, yes, I know what you are going through. Shopping can be overwhelming for people with ADHD. For me I like things to run smoothly, and if anything creates an obstacle it will throw me off and cause anxiety. I am very partiular and it can come off as compulsive or controlling.
We made the decision this year to not do a traditional Christmas (it's just going to be my dad and I) and it has been so less stressful. We're keeping a couple of food items (like Pao de Quejo, Pigs in a Blanket and Saltine Toffee- my dad said he'd disown me if I didn't make that lol), but we're just going to enjoy a nice calm Christmas- we're both teachers so we're thankful for a couple of weeks of break.
What kind of meals are those please
What does Steve do as his Job? And Merry Christmas to your family 🎄♥️☃️🤶🏻🎅🏻❄️
You are ok. I get the reset button
It’s just that you overwhelm yourself and a tool for you might be breaking down your list into smaller tasks. Hang in there and keep that sense of humor it’s critical
I’ve been in my Apt for a few years due to having surgery only able to ride in car not drive! I only go out with my driving pal to get to DR apt so It’s 3 hrs away so stopping at a burger place to go to Bathroom I’m so anxious ! I get that feeing! Send me your ideas that work for you!🎄♥️❄️🎁🤶🏻🤶🏻☃️🎄
RE: ADHD and anxiety. Research Spoon Theory.
Yea! Imagine having that same anxiety and not being able to afford it. Having to choose between toilet paper or toothpaste. Having to tell your family you can’t afford to get them gifts this year. Anxiety is anxiety. And all of us are given the cards we’re given, but remember you have the resources to address your concerns when many don’t. There are no presents under our tree this year. No travel plans. No celebration, and we’re both working both days. Merry Christmas.
Wishing you a blessed & better 2025🎉
I’ve been in my Apt for a few years due to having surgery only able to ride in car not drive! I only go out with my driving pal to get to DR apt so It’s 3 hrs away so stopping at a burger place to go to Bathroom I’m so anxious ! I get that feeing! Send me your ideas that work for you!🎄♥️❄️🎁🤶🏻🤶🏻☃️🎄