Merry Christmas!
We Merry Christmas’ d for two days straight. What a joy!
Kevin’s came on Christmas day, and pup Kluge had the run of the house. A great trade off for a meal, cherry pie and treats was that my job jar was empty when they left for the day. Photo frames were hung level, my office chair got the mechanism replaced and Dennis’ pleather recliner needed a repair on the back rest and arms. Sweet! The jobs on Stauffer are not the labor and physical intensity of years prior, but still mean the world to us. Carrie’s were here today from the metro.
As both of my children ended 2021 being new owners of their own businesses, there was no shortage of chit chat and questions. How wonderful and this mom is one proud mom. The spouses also get support from Dennis and me. I am praying and pulling for all of them each day.
I will say that a bit of that and a bit of this from the two day’s meals was tucked away in the freezer for Dennis and me to enjoy after the Christmas days are gone.
Dennis’ Christmas presents found their homes. Many different homes to be exact. In 2010, Dennis started books of the United State’s National Park quarters. Each year as they were minted, we would get a few select quarters for select states. 2021 we received the last to complete each book. What a great run and they all found a home. Dennis’ family celebrated Christmas at Silver Bay, Minnesota. The quarter books had been sent along for the group when they were together. Dennis got to firsthand see the enjoyment when Kevin’s and Carrie’s were here yesterday and today.
Both days, I gave my ole cowboy off from doing dishes. What helped is that I opted for large oval sturdy paper plates. I pulled the fragile older person ticket. As long as the food came out of the oven hot and tasty . . . that was my goal. There are several cleaned serving dishes that need to be put away. I can guarantee I will have my feet up before the day gets much older.
What a wonderful feeling of contentment. Every last family member was hugged and sent off with me saying to myself, go forth and do as you will to enjoy your health and wellbeing and know that I will do likewise. Dennis and I do not want to be a worry to our children. Our job is to take care of each other so family may look forward to come and spend time with us.
For myself, I don’t think I am Christmas’ d out yet. I will sit in the glow of our Christmas tree for quite some time to come.