I've been stitching it for almost 5 months now, but it's been pretty slow going. As anyone who's stitched a SQ piece knows, 99% of the colours used are blends and pretty much the whole thing is confetti! It also comes out looking much smaller in pictures, by the time it's done it will be 19 inches tall!
Here's a picture of what it will look like when it's done (with apologies for the quality, all I have is my phone)-
And here's where I'm up to so far-
As you can see, finishing the rest of it in 2 months may be a bit of a tall order! But I think if I neglect a few other things (housework, sleeping, eating) I might just be able to do it!
and encourage you on!! I have always thought that housework was over-rated, although missing the eating and sleeping bit, might be pushing it!! Alternatively, it would also make a beautiful Easter/Spring gift, just in case!! 
Many years ago cats were worshipped as gods. Cats have never forgotten this.
. We'll be happy to encourage stitch stitch stitching to meet your deadline 
. But like someone else said, just in case you don't make it for Christmas that will make a lovely Mother's Day Gift!
~~~~~~~
Very pretty design and you've made great progress on it!! It's going to make a wonderful gift no matter if it's ready for Christmas or some other occasion! 
. I've got nothing planned this week though, so all my time will be devoted to this project, apart from work, cooking, and maybe the odd hour or two of sleep! 
you'll make it -- such a gorgeously detailed design!