Christmas has come and gone. I survived.

Christmas day was 2 days ago and except for the tree and toys scattered in my living room, it feels like forever ago.  It is amazing just how much time and energy goes into one day.  Don't get me wrong, the season is wonderful but man it takes a lot outta me.

This year went down without a hitch.  Kids think Santa rocks, which of course, he/she does ;-) Light looking went over really big.  I loved every minute it and so did the kids.  It was only about 1 hr and 15 minutes away.  We left early to avoid traffic and arrived just in time.  Also, we missed the rush of holiday goers.  Totally worth the time and gas!  

I did get to making the traditional chocolate cookies, however, this year they did not turn out as superb as usual.  Total bummer...well not for my buttox, which would have grown exponentially had eaten all of them.  I still made them, so that counts as keeping the tradition alive.  

Christmas Eve the kids went to my ex-sister-in-laws home for dinner.  I was child free from 3-8pm.  I took advantage and finished wrapping gifts and went to a candle light service at a local church.  It was nice but to be honest, I would have liked to have gone with someone by my side.  Regardless of my being alone for yet another holiday, it came and went without a hitch and I survived.  Thank God it is over.

Now onto New Year...more about this next post :-)