I completely understand and accept that things are different with the holidays this year. We certainly can't ignore this. Between the death of my brother-in-law and the absence of our sailor, there is no denying it. I get it. However, there are certain things that I still want to do with the four of us at home. After all, Thomas is only 14 and we are going to enjoy ourselves.
I've mentioned on several occasions that I love decorating our Christmas tree. Most of the decorating is left to me, but hanging the ornaments is something we do together. I've told Robert we will still be hanging his ornaments on the tree (although with him missing, things may be hung a lot lower than in the past), and I really look forward to it. I knew this year finding time could be more challenging. I learned years ago that trying to decorate with my in-laws around is not something that works very well. Andrew will be leaving Friday afternoon to take them back to their home. I have to work at our band fundraiser Friday afternoon (re-scheduled from this past weekend) and since Andrew is out of town, I made plans with friends that evening. Andrew will be back sometime Saturday afternoon, but Catherine has to work 11-7 on Saturday. She is working the same hours on Sunday, and the Thomas has youth group Sunday evening. Swim practices are all of next week, so Saturday evening will be tree decorating! And in case anyone thinks that we don't have plans at that time and they want to make other plans, I've made it very clear...it is on the calendar. We have plans, and I don't care that it doesn't involve anyone else. Our calendar is filled for that time slot!
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