Aaaaah, christmas
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sierciaThat was fun. Widget was goofy over presents. Family was good. Especially good to see my sister, who I see about once a year.
My darn cat woke us up by yowling at about 6:00 this morning, and I culdn't get back to sleep. Between being excited myself (I *needed* to see what I got) and continually thinking I heard Widget, I was pretty much up after that. Me, with a small kid, lying in bed, wishing *she* would wake up? That just isn't right.
And then she did wake up, and we went downstairs. She seemed a little confused about all the presents, but she was sure interested in opening them. She seemed to like everything she got, too.
I know I liked everything I got: Denise interchangeable needles, a GC for my favorite salon/spa for a massage and manicure (That I might be selfish and upgrade to a pedicure, because I'm that way), a DVD of The Pianist, a new crockpot, the new Stephen King novel, gorgeous handmade placemats, a beautiful glass pin, The Liar's Club, earrings from my Dad, an "easy science answers" book for answering all those Widget questions, plus the earlier mentioned handmade butcher block.
God, as I write that, I'm struck by how incredibly blessed I am. All these people who love me, and want me to be happy and who shower me with gifts. I really am amazingly lucky. My family is huge and healthy; not only do I have both my parents, but two of my grandparents are still here too. A wonderful husband (who writes wonderful things in cards) and a healthy spirited daughter. They all surround me with so much love and laughter. The stuff they give me isn't so important as their presence, but serves as a reminder.
And all that without looking at the amazing circle of friends both close and distant that I'm surrounded with as well.
The only down note for the day is that my MiL's package didn't arrive. I sent it with three others, and all those arrived in time, so I am super bummed out that her's didn't make it, especially since a) my gifts from her ROCKED SO MUCH this year and b) I know how hard being away from family is; not getting presents in time makes it just that much MORE so and c) we got her really great presents this year, and I don't want that marred. Oh well. Must remember for next year that Roswell exists in a postal slow zone and mail appropriately. Hopefully they'll arrive tomorrow or Saturday.
Funny moment of the day was when I was showing my mom the socks I'm knitting. My Me-mere said, oh you've started knitting, hang on a second, and left the room. She comes back in with a set of Needlemaster interchangable needles and asked me if I could use them. Hmmmm. The goodie grubbing part of me says I should have taken them (two full sets of needles is better than one, right?) Instead, I told her I'd just gotten a similar set, and maybe my sister, who's also taken up knitting could use them, so she took them instead.
Now Wiley and I are both chilling out. I think I'm going to go get a new project on the needles, so I can try out my new toys.
I hope all the rest of you who celebrate it had a Merry Christmas. Much love.
My darn cat woke us up by yowling at about 6:00 this morning, and I culdn't get back to sleep. Between being excited myself (I *needed* to see what I got) and continually thinking I heard Widget, I was pretty much up after that. Me, with a small kid, lying in bed, wishing *she* would wake up? That just isn't right.
And then she did wake up, and we went downstairs. She seemed a little confused about all the presents, but she was sure interested in opening them. She seemed to like everything she got, too.
I know I liked everything I got: Denise interchangeable needles, a GC for my favorite salon/spa for a massage and manicure (That I might be selfish and upgrade to a pedicure, because I'm that way), a DVD of The Pianist, a new crockpot, the new Stephen King novel, gorgeous handmade placemats, a beautiful glass pin, The Liar's Club, earrings from my Dad, an "easy science answers" book for answering all those Widget questions, plus the earlier mentioned handmade butcher block.
God, as I write that, I'm struck by how incredibly blessed I am. All these people who love me, and want me to be happy and who shower me with gifts. I really am amazingly lucky. My family is huge and healthy; not only do I have both my parents, but two of my grandparents are still here too. A wonderful husband (who writes wonderful things in cards) and a healthy spirited daughter. They all surround me with so much love and laughter. The stuff they give me isn't so important as their presence, but serves as a reminder.
And all that without looking at the amazing circle of friends both close and distant that I'm surrounded with as well.
The only down note for the day is that my MiL's package didn't arrive. I sent it with three others, and all those arrived in time, so I am super bummed out that her's didn't make it, especially since a) my gifts from her ROCKED SO MUCH this year and b) I know how hard being away from family is; not getting presents in time makes it just that much MORE so and c) we got her really great presents this year, and I don't want that marred. Oh well. Must remember for next year that Roswell exists in a postal slow zone and mail appropriately. Hopefully they'll arrive tomorrow or Saturday.
Funny moment of the day was when I was showing my mom the socks I'm knitting. My Me-mere said, oh you've started knitting, hang on a second, and left the room. She comes back in with a set of Needlemaster interchangable needles and asked me if I could use them. Hmmmm. The goodie grubbing part of me says I should have taken them (two full sets of needles is better than one, right?) Instead, I told her I'd just gotten a similar set, and maybe my sister, who's also taken up knitting could use them, so she took them instead.
Now Wiley and I are both chilling out. I think I'm going to go get a new project on the needles, so I can try out my new toys.
I hope all the rest of you who celebrate it had a Merry Christmas. Much love.
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