First of all, thank you Verna for the very nice comment. We did, indeed have a wonderful Christmas Day. First, our brunch in the morning with Kev and Mal, Lis and Nathan, and my mom. Next our celebration at John's mom and dad's with his side of the family. His mom always goes out of her way to make it a special time. We gave up gift exchanges with them years ago, but she adds so many little touches that no one misses a big gift opening. The only sad part of the day was that John's dad is now in a nursing home (hopefully not permanently) so he was only able to come home on a day pass. He is failing, weak, and suffering from Parkinson's. It was hard on MaryAnn (John's mom) when he had to go back and to see her sad, just makes us sad for them. While they took John's dad back, Alissa and I cleaned up the house, did all the dishes from our delicious prime rib dinner, and hit the road home.
The festivities were still not over though! Kev, his friend, Vikki, and Mal came over. We all headed to our basement, started a fire, looked at many old pictures, and drank beers to toast my dad, Kenny whose spirit lives on in that basement. What a wonderful Christmas Day we had!
And to make matters perfect, Courtney, Paul, and Tiz are somewhere in Minnesota on their way here! I have to put the turkey in and get the preparations started for that Christmas!
Yep, Verna, you are right, it does all work out if I give it some time and understanding!
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One of my brothers, alternate Christmas and Thanksgiving with their children.
One year they all gather for their Christmas on Thanksgiving and the next on Christmas. That allows each family to have their own time with their in-laws or on their own.
This year...They (My brother and wife are actually in Florida with her mother.) I know they did their Christmas on Thanksgiving this year at their house where all their children and grandchildren came home for a sleep over and tons of fun.
Have a great 2nd Christmas Day and enjoy all your family around you.
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