Happy Christmas




As they say here in England, "Happy Christmas" to all. Actually, it's very interesting how frequently people here say Merry or Happy Christmas instead of using the more politically correct versions so prominent in America. Eric even received a Christmas email from a work organization, which would be totally unheard of in the American academy. But I digress. Mostly, I'm popping on here to say a quick merry Christmas.

We had a nice holiday, despite having returned from our ski trip to France only three days ago, despite a messy house and Justin getting chilblains in his toes. Despite our tub clogging up and needing an emergency plumber.

A home ed mom friend sent a message that said something like, "You have a to do list a mile long and only half is going to get done. But they won't remember the messy house or imperfect meal. They will remember if you go crazy. So ditch the list." Well, I definitely did that this year. For example, we had no dessert with our Christmas dinner, and the dinner was Thanksgiving leftovers (that I had frozen, in case you are worried about food poisoning!!) But it was delicious, and the company was great.

Here are my highlights: Justin telling me he put himself to sleep going over the Christmas story in his mind on Christmas Eve and imagining he was Joseph; Rebecca putting on a Christmas piano concert for my mom and Eric (she is holding the program she made in the photo above); and Katie sleeping well the night before. There were lots more highlights, but those are a few. Oh, and snuggling as a family next to the fire with the Christmas lights on right before bed.

The kids had a great day, too, and loved their presents. We focused on experiences like last year, although they got some "things", too.

And now we're on to the march toward 2020. (That's the year I turn 30 again, for anyone wondering...) :)

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  1. Lynn Scarlett26 December 2019 at 10:16

    Such a wonderful account of the before, during and after. Full of wisdom and humor. Love, Mom

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