Two weeks ago tonight I was reluctantly going to practice, frantically planning meals and grocery lists and what I had to buy yet, what needed to be wrapped and dreading three long days of school until Christmas break...and here we are, two weeks later.
Christmas 2015 is in the books. I will admit it was a bit different, good, but different. I had to adjust to the fact that for the first time in 28 years child #1 was not going to be coming home. It was an adjustment, yes I missed him. But we celebrated back in November and that was great. We got to see everyone via google hangout so it was the next best thing.
Spending Christmas eve eve with one of my best friends was just what I needed. We finished last minute shopping and took our selves out to eat! It was fun and I laughed a lot. This helped not only for the fact that I felt ready for Christmas but the next day Mother Nature blessed us with 9" of fluffy white snow. It was a picture perfect Christmas.
A lot happened over the past two weeks: gift were exchanged-early as a matter of fact because it was snowing, we were all together and could not get any place until the snow stopped, and everything was wrapped and ready and even the dang stockings were filled! It was a strange feeling to open presents in the daylight!
-We had lots of great food-I'm not bragging, just saying. But I will admit I'm kind of cooked out and out of meal ideas.
-We had lots of fun. Games and puzzles were played and put together. Books were read. Movies were watched. Naps were taken!
-Lots of wedding plans were discussed, made and finalized!! YAY!!
It was just plain fun to be together! I loved every minute of all of us being under the same roof and missed those who were not or could no longer be here. Life goes on. Having memories is a blessing.
New Year's eve was quiet. Frozen pizza, football and reading. I missed midnight by five minutes. But that is okay, 2015 was a good year. We had a lot of excitement-3 engagements, 3 graduations and lots of fun! We are all healthy and moving forward, which is a good thing.
But I can't help but look back on these past two weeks...I love to have my family home. And I hate to be left at home after they leave. I usually try to leave or get out of the house as they or after they leave. It is a sad feeling walking into the house, quiet, and empty after they have left, one by one. But yes this is life. I'm blessed that they can all be on their own. And that they do come home and bring great people with them to visit. Time seems to drag as you are preparing for something, and fly when everyone is all together. As we all head back to our normal lives I am thankful for the three wonderful children I have and their soon to be spouses. The family and friends I got to see and spend time with over the holiday.
I now know what my mom meant and how she felt after I would leave with all of us in the car, heading down the street. I'd look back down to the house as I'd turn the corner and she'd still be standing there waving, watching. I miss her everyday. And I now know how she felt...
Positive thought....it's a new and exciting year. Make the best of it. The best days of our lives are ahead.
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