Our Beautiful tree right after Santa arrived. I sat in my rocking chair, and as I do every year, cried a few tears. Gratitude, sadness, relief, anticipation. it was a great tree this year, not a single problem. She didnt fall down once, which NEVER HAPPENS.
Allie lives with her boyfriend Ryan. I have to adjust to that idea. So being thats the case I had to adjust to her NOT being here Christmas morning. A very very difficult pill to swallow. But I did it. I imagined this day, and I did alright. I imagine having a fever, helped me cope since I was slightly disoriented... but we had a sweet Missi, Jack, Andy, Mommy Christmas morning. Here is the boy wonder so HAPPY to get his new Nabi. A tablet made for kids loaded with games and learning and books. He was psyched, as you can see. Missi a kind and genrous sister playing the surprised onlooker when she was the one that helped Santa download and sync the whole thing. Good Missi. Sweet kind Missi.
A few of my gifts from my Man. It was the year of the cardinal. Thats all Im going to say about that. I loved everything I got this year. Paintings (prints) of Mary Cassatt's, a chain for my charm from last year. perfume, a triple server from my Mom. A totally awesome haul of a year for me.
My beautiful, delightful, sweet daughters. These gals are my world, along with their brother. Allie is a tired out nurse.. Working overnights inthe ICU is tiring on your body, mind and spirit. She is doing it, but feeling it. Look how tired she is, I have guilt when she is working and I am home asleep. Missi starts back to school in January. For this I am so grateful.. One more year and she graduates. GO GO MISSI!
The highlights- The t shirts Andy had made up for everyone-in memory of my Dad. He mailed them to NM, NJ and had one made for the entire family. A very thoughtful, sweet gift.
I managed to get through the day without passing out first. I had bronchitis and boy was I feeling it.
My boy was a good boy all day-he was sick as well so fever and a alot of new toys kept him unusually quiet.
It took him three days to open all his gifts, so apparently so...he was sick.
My Mother... She is my gift every year. I can't and won't imagine a Christmas without her. She is Christmas spirit. Thank GOD for her.
My entire family, near and far. No matter how much time goes by- we just are... ok.
Im alright, Im ok. we are all good. Nothing more to say that hasnt been said. Or felt. Or seen in eachothers eyes.
How much more could you ask for in life than to know that the most important people in your life---feel the same.
New Years eve a few days away. Whats hot on our agenda.?
How about a few steaks on the grill, lobster tail, shrimp cocktail, and a few kisses under the mistletoe.
Or someplace like that.
Merry Christmas to all my friends and family near and far.
Most of all a blessed new year filled with love laughter, friendship, peace, and comfort.
Comfort is my word for 2013.
I want to give comfort where it is needed, and receive it should I need it.
Tidings of Comfort and Joy.
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