Christmas 2020

It's late, but I wanted to always be able to look back and remember today.  It was definitely a different, and a very quiet Christmas.  But it was still Christmas, and it was still a very special day.

We were all up and moving by 8:30.  It was the first time it was just the four of us, and it felt quiet.  Last year, my in-laws were here for the morning, but this year was just the four of us.  I was so excited to receive the complete series of "Modern Family" which I love.  I also received a giant box of specialty popcorn, and a Pandora charm for my necklace.  The kids enjoyed their gifts as well, and I really loved watching Andrew open his art work from Thomas.  We finished our morning with cinnamon rolls and making baked apples (my mom's request) before heading to her house.

My mom is no where near being unpacked from her move.  I'll be honest, it was very strange to spend the day with only the six of us, and even stranger to be at the house that used to belong to my grandmother.  And of course, it was our first Christmas without G.G.  I was very excited that my sister gave Thomas a Lego set.  I am so incredibly grateful that our Christmas was not completely without Legos this year!  Everyone seemed to really enjoy their gifts from each other.  We had a lovely meal of brisket, ham, potatoes, coleslaw, & green beans.  It felt so very quiet, but it was a pleasant afternoon.

Our drive home was a bit treacherous.  Not only was it snowing, but we almost witnessed a head-on collision and there was a suicidal deer running along the side of the road.  Ugh!  As a note, as we were driving home, the temperature was in the low teens...about 50 degrees colder than the ridiculously balmy weather we had last year!

Once we got home, we took a family photo in front of the tree.  We then changed into comfy jammies and watched the Christmas service our church had sent out.  Thomas then decided to put together his Lego set, while the rest of us decided to watch a Hallmark movie with a fire in the fireplace.  After, we watched a fun Christmas episode of "Big Bang Theory" and one of "Modern Family".  It's been a truly lovely day and I'm so grateful.  I hope we are able to celebrate with more family next year, but I"m so grateful for the three that spent the day with me!