The kids have moved on to their next Christmas after a good (and exhausting!) celebration. The tree is up and will be for a bit. I need the light and to be honest, have barely had time to sit with it and fully enjoy. I've had rough holidays before. This one has been overwhelming. But, as someone once said to me when I was doing theatre and we were all tired, not always sure of the steps, "Smile, and keep on tapping!"
The week leading up to Christmas -- or rather, the few days before the kids came -- was hectic. Loads of presents to wrap (some to mail). A doc appointment (still can't drive till New Year's Eve; other restrictions till mid-January), followed by a delightful brunch with my driver Carol at a spot new to me -- a good find!
Baking, or trying to. The mixer broke mid-recipe. Only the cherry bars and shortbreads got done -- not enough for my usual generous cookie plates, but good enough for now. But that didn't stop me from being in the kitchen! My friend Jerry came from Paris! We had a terrific afternoon and evening, enjoying presents and snacks, then dinner. (No mixer required.)
It's hard to believe that this morning is Christmas Eve, but our Christmas actually began a few days early and is winding down. We thought the kids were arriving on Monday. Nope -- they would be here on Sunday! So on Saturday, we both were flying around, getting ready! And when they arrived, the merriment began! Since pizza was on the menu, Grandpa and Cam made the crust.
Kevin was in charge of chopping and toppings! I love seeing these guys in the kitchen.
Meanwhile, Molly and I played games with the kids, fun for all of us!
After dinner, the decorating began! First we had to dig all the ornaments out of the box.
The, onto the tree! Definitely a team effort.
Soon it was time for Rick and me to head to my house, Kevin, Molly and Carson would sleep at Rick's. We had a designated guest to take with us! Who could resist this smile? Or those PJs?
A fun bedtime story, lights out -- for all of us. One day of merriment down!
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