Our Christmas

Well, another Chistmas has come and gone. Of course, the Spirit of Christmas is alive and well in our daily lives - PTL!!
Actually, I am glad that all the rushing around is over. I am so exhausted by Christmas day that I usually don't enjoy it as much as I could. Yesterday, at my parents house, I fell asleep on the couch. I was a bit embarrassed but I just couldn't help it. Thankfully, the family was very understanding and didn't chastise me for it. They were also very merciful and didn't do anything mean to me while I lay there. LOL But, we had been running for several days doing the family things. My little guy had a birthday last Friday (the 21st). He was 7 years old. I can hardly believe he is 7 already. So, we went out to dinner and then had family over for cake and ice cream. Saturday morning we headed to my sister-in-law's house (2 hours away) for her family get-together. We got home at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday morning. Missed church. Then, I had to do some last minute shopping and hit the grocery store.
Monday, we had to drive to my aunt's house for lunch with my Dad's side of the family, back home for Christmas Eve with Frank's family. Of course, then I had to come home to fix things for the next morning (Santa). So, on Christmas morning, I got up early to start preparing my food items to take to my parents house. Meanwhile, the kids came over to open gifts with us and have breakfast. They don't go to my parents with us anymore - they have grown up and flown the coop. So, we were at my parents (45 minutes away) by 12:30 for lunch. I was in such a tizzy I forgot one of my Mom's gifts and the plate of deviled eggs I had prepared. See what I mean??

Now, don't get me wrong, we had a wonderful Christmas. Jacob really hit the motherlode in toys. Plus, Granny and Papaw bought him a new bicycle. Last year, they bought him a four-wheeler. I warned them about buying vehicle-type gifts for him - when he is 16 he will expect a new car. LOL
But, I am really glad that he enjoyed himself so much. He went to the jewelry store with his Daddy to buy me a beautiful silver bracelet. The links are hearts and each heart has a letter spelling M-O-M. I love it. But, what I really enjoyed about it was the excitement on his face as he gave it to me. He was so proud and could hardly wait for me to get it open. It was a very sweet moment, for me anyway.
My darling husband purchased himself a Christmas gift - well for both of us - a new truck. He deserves it - he works hard and the old truck was 12 years old. Definately time for a new one.
Well, that catches everyone up on the last few days. It has been a whirlwind of activity and personally, I am glad to have the next few days to chill. I received a couple of new books and a copy of the Archealogical Bible. So, I've got me some good reading ahead of me. Tonight, I am going to watch all three dvd's of the television epic - John Jake's "North and South." It just don't get much better than that.

Hope ya'll had a great Christmas!! Let me know how it went for you.