We spent last evening with our "social bubble friends". They have been part of our social bubble since the beginning. And honestly, they are the only part of our true indoor social bubble, other than Andrew's parents and my mom. The kids love being together, and knowing that we are getting together always entices Catherine to come and spend the weekend with us. It's beyond delightful. While there, we made plans for the holidays. We will have Christmas Eve dinner with them, just our two families. We will also spend New Year's Eve with them, again, just our two families, and they have asked us to bring our pup and stay overnight. I am so grateful for their friendship, love, and hospitality.
It's also been a truly lovely day. We all slept in, and hope to do church this evening (our church is again closed and service materials are sent out over email). When I got up this morning I put on YouTube, which has channel that is a fireplace playing Christmas music. It even simulates the crackling of the wood logs. It was so lovely to sit in my living room this morning with that, my coffee, and the Christmas tree lit.
Andrew and Thomas had to go pick up some stuff from my mom this afternoon. Catherine drove back to her apartment this afternoon to do a quick assignment, and then to get some more clothes. She decided that since the campus is closed and finals are all online, she would prefer to spend at least tonight, and possible tomorrow night with us as well. Truly, truly grateful beyond words.
I have a significant amount of work to do to pick up the house, but I am oh so grateful for the blessings in our lives. Even though things are very different this year, it doesn't mean they are bad!
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