I always feel very conflicted on Christmas...it is not my fav holiday. The stress of anticipation, not measuring up, out of control expectations, commercializm and the same old routine just grate on my nerves.
Today I was happy to have Michael my son and his wife to spend the day together. I didn't feel too stressed out. And it is just another day to me. We spent the day talking about life and the issues that life bring us, watched movies, drank coffee and tea, and had a nice dinner. Michael and I got Honey Baked Ham and Turkey and made mashed potatoes and gravy, with fresh veggies, and a few olives. Not a bad day in all.
Then after dinner I surprised my son and his wife with some gifts. I had changed my mind and bought them some. Nothing big...I got Vernon a bathrobe, hat, gloves, smelly stuff, and a collage box that I filled with photos of him and I from the time he was a baby to an adult. For Bonnie I got her a nice sweater, smelly stuff, gloves, scarf hat, bath items, and gave her two pairs of boots that are brand new that didn't fit me. AND they each got a stocking, Vernon got a snowman in his and Bonnie got an elf fairy!
It was a nice day and they just left for the evening. I miss them already.
Sounds like it was fun.
Christmas really should be about spending time with those you love and not about the stress or the commercialism.
I'm glad you were able to find the middle ground.
:-)
Posted by: Heathen | Tuesday, December 26, 2006 at 11:56 AM