Christmas this year was a tremendous blur and whirl of craziness for us. I won't bore you with long details but Nate goes out of town the 16-18th when we were planning on getting our shopping done. Nate's company party at my house on the 19th. Tactical gun shoot on Saturday the 20th, which by the way I took first in the tactical class and Nate took first in the competitor class. (toot, toot) Sunday the 21st had a dozen people over to eat leftovers from company party. Tuesday before Christmas was the first and only time we were able to go shopping, we got it almost done that day but it was madness. Wednesday, finished shopping and grocery shopping, then had a couple of hours to do the wrapping and head over to in laws for Christmas Eve. That night I came home and started cooking for Christmas day, just a few things to knock out of the way. Christmas day morning with the boys, then mid morning my parents and brother came over for presents and lunch. My parents left at 3 and I had till 5 till Amanda and her folks came for dinner. I got every thing done and had a relatively good time, but Nate and I both said that we would never do this again. We will prepare better next year so that we actually have time to enjoy the season and the family. We both missed out on the real Christmas.
Tonya and crew came over Friday and hung out while the men golfed. That night the cold that I had been keeping at bay for the past 2 weeks finally caught up with me and I was down for the count for the weekend. I infected Tonya and now she is sick as well.
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I hope you feel better soon. I had a crummy cold the last time we were there and it is just awful. I am glad that you had time to see family and friends but it did look like quite a hectic time : ) We were as unhectic as possible. We sat around the house all day eating leftovers and watching tv. : ) I really think Oscar needed it, he has been working so much! I was glad for that down time together.
Big hugs to you and your family,
Ash
Darlin' --- I was so sick too! Lauren had to make Christmas breakfast and I was sick while at my mom's. Danny and I had a good first Christmas but the feeling is the same "We both missed out on the real Christmas."
I swear, next year I'm starting BEFORE Thanksgiving.
I know you're Christmas was hectic and FULL to say the least but remember that you GAVE of yourself for others to enjoy the holiday season. My mother has no one and in comparision, your Christmas is what its all about -- lots of family and friends.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year dear friend.
P.S. -- Your hubby has NICE feet! No wonder you fell in love with him!!!!
Hey Catrina,
This must have been the year for being sick. I started off on Christmas eve and it went several days. You know that after Christmas mess that always happens at your house, with all the new gifts scattered everywhere? That had to wait for me to recover, and it frustrated me!!
How about consolidating all your Christmas get togethers into one get together? Patrick's aunt always hosts anyone and everyone, so my parents and sister and hubby come to that. Nathan has to stay in Raleigh because he does the Christmas eve services. Occupational hazard of being a pastor. haha
Hope you feel better soon. I am just starting to feel back to myself now.
Crista
you are very blessed to have many family members to host during holidays!
Happy New Year!
Crista, we have done some HUGE family get togethers, but with all the small children under the age of 11 it can get really hectic for some members of the family, so we usually try to split up.
Jane, you are so very right, and I was thankful, just not restful. lol
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