Today, I finished wrapping presents (thank God), and put up stockings. Our family has quite an array and quite a collection, one for every member of our family which has grown to 26 (I think)...I may be missing one or two. I am the only one of my siblings with a significant other in their life. I love you Nicol!
It was really hard when I took my mom's stocking out of the box. It's the little things like that that tear at your heart. Even though she isn't here with us in body, she's still with us in spirit, so I put her stocking up anyway! Anyone who has an issue with that can go to hell! (Ah! The joy of Xmas!).
Like Adrienne, I too enjoy the holidays. As our family has become more extended, it's harder for us to get together. Try as you might, there is never a day that works out for everyone. There will always be those who bitch and complain, or make excuses no matter what you do. So I choose to see the holidays this year through my grandkids eyes...and what beautiful eyes they have! We still have a gingerbread house to make, along with Jagger and Jalee, my great nephew and great niece. There's cookies to bake, Christmas lights to look at, and so much more to do.
It was really hard when I took my mom's stocking out of the box. It's the little things like that that tear at your heart. Even though she isn't here with us in body, she's still with us in spirit, so I put her stocking up anyway! Anyone who has an issue with that can go to hell! (Ah! The joy of Xmas!).
Like Adrienne, I too enjoy the holidays. As our family has become more extended, it's harder for us to get together. Try as you might, there is never a day that works out for everyone. There will always be those who bitch and complain, or make excuses no matter what you do. So I choose to see the holidays this year through my grandkids eyes...and what beautiful eyes they have! We still have a gingerbread house to make, along with Jagger and Jalee, my great nephew and great niece. There's cookies to bake, Christmas lights to look at, and so much more to do.
3 comments:
Having kids around makes the holidays much more exciting. It's better to concentrate on their excitement and forget all the scrooges who try to put a damper on the party.
It is so enjoyable to see Christmas through kids' eyes. Merry Chistmas to all of you!
Yay for Christmas! And stockings! :)
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