Yes. It's the holidays, arghhhh! Yes, That is the usual response. And her is my usual way of dealing with them: Beginning of December. Week One: Feeling good! Loving all the little tweaks in the Starbucks menu. Holiday goodness abounds. Week Two: Start thinking about what I need to get my immediate family. But I still have time! Yes. Of course I do. Then, as each day drips by, the usual turmoil of head and heart, as my imaginings for the "perfect" holiday go out the door, without leaving their phone number.