with what was under the tree with your name on it? Was there something bright and shiny, new and exciting? Share with us.
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Still have not opened them yet - waiting until everyone is ready. (No kids here, so no rush just yet!)with what was under the tree with your name on it? Was there something bright and shiny, new and exciting? Share with us.
...that's a genuinely sweet bit of sentiment my friend...that really IS the true meaning of Christmas....our holiday arrives this weekend when my son arrives home on leave, then we tear through our presents next week....Tracy and I are sending he and his wife on an intimate getaway to a retreat in Amish country...My husband and I no longer exchange gifts; we spend our money on vactions and dining out throughout the year. We'll get together with my family on 1/03, so presents will be exchanged with them then. Still waiting for his family's gifts to arrive via the mail. They were a bit late in sending this year. It's all good though.
My real gift is the 20 years with my man, our relatively good health and seeing what 2015 has in store for us. Yes, it sounds cliche but at 53, this is what is important to me.
...that's a genuinely sweet bit of sentiment my friend...that really IS the true meaning of Christmas....our holiday arrives this weekend when my son arrives home on leave, then we tear through our presents next week....Tracy and I are sending he and his wife on an intimate getaway to a retreat in Amish country...
((((Tracy and Scott))))...that's a genuinely sweet bit of sentiment my friend...that really IS the true meaning of Christmas....our holiday arrives this weekend when my son arrives home on leave, then we tear through our presents next week....Tracy and I are sending he and his wife on an intimate getaway to a retreat in Amish country...
Sounds perfect!I was surprised by the gift of wine...really expensive wine...from a stranger in appreciation of our Christmas lights. Our landlord went overboard, as usual. I received some very lovely gifts from family members. I had a delish day. Unhurried and enjoying the simple joy of cooking a meal....snow falling lazily onto the ground, I lazed around and let the day do me. Nothing better than the simply things. I am now in my jammies...having a little christmas cheer and reading. Oliver, our orphan cat from last year, ate three lots of turkey and is snoozing on Beckys lap. Ziggy and Twix are doing the same, under the Christmas tree. This was a blessed day and I am very happy for it. I think it will not be much longer before I nod off as well.
TisSounds perfect!
Sounds like you had a lovely day. Christmas blessings on you and your husband.My husband and I no longer exchange gifts; we spend our money on vactions and dining out throughout the year. We'll get together with my family on 1/03, so presents will be exchanged with them then. Still waiting for his family's gifts to arrive via the mail. They were a bit late in sending this year. It's all good though.
My real gift is the 20 years with my man, our relatively good health and seeing what 2015 has in store for us. Yes, it sounds cliche but at 53, this is what is important to me.
Thanks Staro. Blessings to you and yours as well.Sounds like you had a lovely day. Christmas blessings on you and your husband.
...thank you tons!...he is my hero right now, and it's the least we can do...Your love and kindness for your son shines through, Scott!