As a child, and pretty much feeling that Christmas was about the gifts, even though I knew the real meaning of the celebration, Christmas night always kinda felt a little sad. The anticipation about Santa and the gifts was over. The few cousins that we got to see at my grandma’s were gone and we’d maybe get to see them the next year at Christmas. It was always fun and we looked so forward to it but the “after Christmas” is so different now. I feel fulfilled and happy to have spent almost the entire day with Chad, Nicole and Addie. They are relaxed and feel at home here. Nicole and Chad both helped getting the meal on the table. After we ate, we played a game of Uno Flip. After that, Nicole sat and read. Addie went out and rode her new skateboard up and down the driveway, even though it was freezing cold out. Chad was out taking turns with Addie on the skateboard and then he’d be in the house visiting with us. I love spending time with those three. I know they have their lives and I’m so very blessed to be living this close but I wish I could see them every day!
That cute little blonde 3 year old has grown up! She’s just a smidgen taller than I am. Her blonde hair, that was so fine and wispy is now very thick, wavy and a medium shade of brown.
We let Oscar and Cooper come upstairs and play for a while. Oscar was a bit . . what’s the word? . . over stimulated and quickly got snippy with us and with Cooper so he had to go back downstairs but Cooper was having a ball running from one person to another and getting lots of loving.
A busy day; a fun day . . but I’m happy to be able to sit down, prop my feet up and stitch for a while.
Donna in KS says
I had nineteen Christmas Day. I was ready to celebrate Christmas this year. I, too, as well as my family know the true meaning of Christmas. This was the first time we were together since the December we were together at the graveside. We had done a brunch for years and the family has always enjoyed that. We also prepare something for later in the day before all head home, as well as “goodies”. It’s a bit different doing by myself, but I was happy in preparations knowing they would all be here and I was physically feeling well! I know your day was wonderful too!! May the New Year be filled with blessings and peace for you and Vince.
judy.blog@gmail.com says
I can’t imagine having 19. How wonderful! Your brunch sounds great. I’m glad you felt good and was ready to celebrate Christmas. It will always be hard without your wonderful husband there with you. I’m so thankful I had a chance to meet him and get to know him a bit.