~Xmas 2012~

Wednesday, December 26, 2012

~Xmas2012~ Did you know that the "X" means Christ in Greek? All these years, I've been annoyed by this X. ~Not anymore.~ I love the fact that there's really no way to take Christ out of the equation.  Is it strange that Christmas afternoon may just be my favorite? Maybe it's because the work is done, the kitchen is clean, there's enough food in the fridge for days, gifts are opened, kids are occupied by their new things, or I'm just relieved nothing traumatic happened. Or maybe it's the first time I catch my breath after the marathon that is the two weeks leading up to the Christmas holiday in general. Whatever the reason, here I sit, December 26, quite content. It's cloudy, windy, and very cold out. Kids are playing, Christmas music is on, and will be as long as channel 801 plays it.   The only thing lacking is Brad. He's been on call all week and says he'll be gone til 10 or so tonight operating.  ~Christmas Eve~    ~Making Cheese Apples.....which is the best thing you will ever put in your mouth.~ This little "ballerina", as Emma calls it, has been the thing she has worn since she got it yesterday morning. Forced her to take it off to go to bed, only to have her find it, and insist on putting it back on first thing when she woke up.  ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Already hit the treadmill this morning. I'm not one for New Year's resolutions because I figure there's no time like the present. I'm stepping up my work out routine.  Only about 10 weeks til Daylight Savings Time!   ...excited about THAT!  Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from our family to yours. .....one of these years, I'm planning a killer New Year's Eve party. Don't have the energy for it at the moment, but I can see it. It will be a happening  with lights, great food, live music maybe, and pretty dresses.  For now, I'll happily settle for the entertainment that comes from watching my kids TRY their darndest to stay awake til midnight to see the ball drop. Cozy is just as good as fancy. Better, even.  If you haven't watched, "Holiday Inn" yet, you really should.  Hope your night is a good one!