I think because last year was so awful that anything would've been better but I've been an emotional wreck all day (I know it's hormones ha ha).
DS was up later than usual which was bliss. He was so grateful for everything - from the tiniest bath toy to his bigger gifts. DD was also so appreciative and thankful that even thinking about her makes me cry again 😀.
We went to the country resort for Christmas dinner and it was perfect - so relaxing and welcoming. The kids were given colouring in and selection boxes and it was brilliant just being able to sit as a family, eat together, laugh and not worry about mess or cooking or everything being perfect.
Just the 3 of us this year. Presents yesterday morning, pizza lunch, candlelight Christmas Eve service and looked at lights. DD asked if we couldn't find home, so she wasn't impressed.
Today church (nursery duty) and brunch at Baker's Square. It's pouring now and will probably freeze later (yikes).
DH has started nesting, so the house is destroyed. He's trying to pack up all DD's toys. Maybe a Christmas show tonight.
Merry Christmas all!! DDhas been playing with her gifts all day. The big hits were play dough and her baby Stella doll. Quiet day at home today with just the 3 of us. Tomorrow we go to my Grandparents's for the family Christmas. DH has the week off, so we can relax after the holiday.
We just finished opening presents at my brothers house. We just did stockings this morning and ate breakfast with my parents at my place.
Peyton has been very good and was fine during present opening. The only thing that put a damper on it for me is that I was up until 1:10 am sewing a doll carrier for her and she won't even let me put it on her since she got a doll and a cradle from my brother and SIL and anything else is ignored. I really thought she would love it.
It is so stupid to have hurt feelings from a 2 year old :confused:
Overall, a good day and best part is she woke up feeling so much better and has been able to eat today!
Kids have no clue how their actions impacts us and believe me....there will come a time when they hurt you deliberately and then you can really go to town ha ha.
I still get hurt when DS wants DH to take him to bed and not me, or when he refuses to kiss me.
As for DD - she's old enough to know she is hurting me and that's a whole new level 😀
Post by Susan0utLoud on Dec 25, 2016 20:08:59 GMT -5
Merry Christmas, friends!
We spent the morning at the hospital with my mom. We brought brunch and she loved having us all there. She got out of bed for the first time this afternoon. It took a few people helping her, but she did it. Progress!
Ds loved his presents this morning. It was cute watching him very carefully open each one ❤️❤️
Our house is a disaster zone. Yesterday right before we left for brunch DD had her first ever blow out all over her Christmas dress so we had to quickly find a back up. Then everything ran late so I missed church again this year and although DD got to put out cookies and milk she was an over tired mess. She did go back to sleep after her wake up around 2 am and slept till 9. She was so excited for Lambie and has been carrying it around all day. I didn't get my Christmas breakfast and relaxation, instead it was running around to get out the door which I didn't want. Went to the in laws house. She got a late nap so now she's still up talking in her crib at almost 10:30 pm. MIL is butt hurt because DD wasn't more excited about stuff they gave her. Tomorrow is our last one at my moms house. My shirt says 'all I want for Christmas is sleep'... it couldn't be more true.
Merry Christmas! Hope you all have a lovely day. Prayers for all the sick kids, sick family members, and intolerable inlaws.
We had our Christmas on Wednesday at home. Now we're in a hotel in Cleveland and will spend the day visiting with my mom and brother, and make dinner at my Grandpa's house. It's kind of a sad Christmas here, but we'll make the most of it. Kids are doing well considering the cold, teething, extra long drive, and being out of routine and away from home, so I'm thankful for that.
Merry Christmas! Hope you all have a lovely day. Prayers for all the sick kids, sick family members, and intolerable inlaws.
We had our Christmas on Wednesday at home. Now we're in a hotel in Cleveland and will spend the day visiting with my mom and brother, and make dinner at my Grandpa's house. It's kind of a sad Christmas here, but we'll make the most of it. Kids are doing well considering the cold, teething, extra long drive, and being out of routine and away from home, so I'm thankful for that.
Why is it sad?
It's just so different now, and small. It was just my mom, brother, grandpa, and my little family. My grandma passed away this year so it was the first without her. My mom's sister was supposed to come but just didn't make it for some reason. Grandpa still lives in their house, and he's doing ok, but things are just a little less clean and all was less celebratory. I couldn't help but think my Grandma would be so upset that there was no tablecloth on the table.
We also did Christmas in the morning at my mom's house and her house is small, and cluttered and dirty and cramped. She didn't have a tree up. It is what it is, but it's sort of missing the wonder and magic of Christmas. I feel bad, but I don't look forward to bringing my family here for Christmas and in the future I'd like to start having our Christmas at home.
Merry Christmas May 14! We opened gifts at home in the AM, had a big breakfast, went to my parents house for a bit (SIL gave my mom a ultrasound pic with an arrow pointing out the penis on their baby as a gift), came home for a break then headed to Christmas with DH's family for the rest of the evening. We have a mountain of crap, err I mean gifts, to sort through today from FIL. DS has only been wanting to play with his little people camper. He has at least 5 new big trucks. I think we need to build a garage for him.
It's just so different now, and small. It was just my mom, brother, grandpa, and my little family. My grandma passed away this year so it was the first without her. My mom's sister was supposed to come but just didn't make it for some reason. Grandpa still lives in their house, and he's doing ok, but things are just a little less clean and all was less celebratory. I couldn't help but think my Grandma would be so upset that there was no tablecloth on the table.
We also did Christmas in the morning at my mom's house and her house is small, and cluttered and dirty and cramped. She didn't have a tree up. It is what it is, but it's sort of missing the wonder and magic of Christmas. I feel bad, but I don't look forward to bringing my family here for Christmas and in the future I'd like to start having our Christmas at home.
That does seem sad. I'm sorry. Sounds like it's a perfect time to start new traditions even though the transition might be rough.
Merry Christmas May 14! We opened gifts at home in the AM, had a big breakfast, went to my parents house for a bit (SIL gave my mom a ultrasound pic with an arrow pointing out the penis on their baby as a gift), came home for a break then headed to Christmas with DH's family for the rest of the evening. We have a mountain of crap, err I mean gifts, to sort through today from FIL. DS has only been wanting to play with his little people camper. He has at least 5 new big trucks. I think we need to build a garage for him.
Lol at the penis shot. SIL gave the IL's a present with an ultrasound in the box. Funny they wouldn't even have that ultrasound if they hadn't listened to me to go to damn Dr. They find out sex in 2 weeks. Soo excited (sarcasm font).
Oh and you guys should see the sad looking picture that we all just HAD to be in matching outfits for. It was taken with a selfie stick, SIL's fat face is front center, you can't see everyone, and you surely can't see our outfits.
Merry Christmas May 14! We opened gifts at home in the AM, had a big breakfast, went to my parents house for a bit (SIL gave my mom a ultrasound pic with an arrow pointing out the penis on their baby as a gift), came home for a break then headed to Christmas with DH's family for the rest of the evening. We have a mountain of crap, err I mean gifts, to sort through today from FIL. DS has only been wanting to play with his little people camper. He has at least 5 new big trucks. I think we need to build a garage for him.
Lol at the penis shot. SIL gave the IL's a present with an ultrasound in the box. Funny they wouldn't even have that ultrasound if they hadn't listened to me to go to damn Dr. They find out sex in 2 weeks. Soo excited (sarcasm font).
Oh and you guys should see the sad looking picture that we all just HAD to be in matching outfits for. It was taken with a selfie stick, SIL's fat face is front center, you can't see everyone, and you surely can't see our outfits.
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