The last few days have been a jumble. This fine Christmas morning, I woke up and didn't think I had enough gifts for little Wulf and Tennyson, who stayed the night with their mama (Margaret) and papa (Adrian). They opened one thing on Christmas Eve, when others who wouldn't be here today, were opening things, and I hadn't wanted to get them too much, because too much is too much. So this morning, I found a few more things and wrapped them. I put cinnamon rolls in the oven, and made a pitcher of orange juice, and some freshly ground coffee. We opened presents: Paul and I, Margaret and fam, Evelyn, Sonja, Jonathan, Charlotte Claire, and Camille. Suzanne and her fiancé Zech came over, then Molly and Josh and little Ophelia. They left except for Margaretand fam, and we had our Christmas dinner...ham, roasted Brussel sprouts, broccoli, onions, apples, and craisins...stuffing, and sweet potato casserole...which is the best. There are pecans under those marshmallows...mmmm.
Phew. It has been so busy. So many presents and laughs and just that warm fuzzy feeling of being with my kids and grandkids. Paul got me an electric toothbrush, some books by Andrew Klavan, nice lotion, and a beautiful red dutch oven. Evelyn got me a fossil watch, with a big face so I can see what time it is without putting on my glasses. :). Abigail got me some nice mugs, Molly gave me fuzzy socks and a nice candle, and other things I can't remember.
Yes, it was good. I want to replay different moments, hold on to the memories....it was a peaceful Christmas...