The day after Christmas usually feels like a letdown, after all the buildup from the holiday season. This year it feels like a relief. Relief from all the pressure that was building up and pressing down on me. Of course, I let it get to me, but it still felt like more than usual. So, relief. We have a little cleaning up to do and a LOT of leftover food to eat off of for a week.
Christmas Eve was a surprisingly small affair, only myself, Karen, her parents and our dearest friends A&A. We expected a few more, but they weren't able to make it. So, tons of extra food. Her father was being a total jerk that night, even Karen said he was acting like an old bastard. But they left early and it was more enjoyable with just the 4 of us.
Christmas Day was hectic with Karen's parent's again, her sister and her fiance Joe. Karen's parents live about 10 minutes down the road in a community, but they do not get around very well any more so we have to pick they up to come to the house. I was a decent morning opening gifts, no major drama, although Joe is known for creating DRAMA, but we diffused his. Then had Christmas Dinner with the addition of A&A again. It was nice, then everyone except A&A left and we 4 could enjoy ourselves.
I should note the A&A are dear friends that we met on SG and have become family to us. We are usually hanging out at least once a week, sometimes more. We've seen them through the start of dating, a wedding, difficulties and good times, with many more to come.
Anyway, I am hoping that all of you had a wonderful Christmas and get to take a breath today and resettle yourself before life intrudes once again.
Much love, warmth and happiness to you! **mwah**
