SCRAP'N GRANDMA18

Merry Christmas! I say that to most people out there, but our Christmas really won't occur until Jan. 10th, 2009! I plan it that way for a reason--you see with 7 kids and kid-in-laws and all the assorted relatives and celebrations and programs on all sides of the spectrum, I decided years ago that it was much easier just to wait patiently for "it" all to be over and then, selfishly, I guess, we get them all to ourselves (rested and ready for another party). It seems to work wonderfully, for the most part. However, on the actual Christmas day (today), I sometimes feel a little lonely and often don't know quite how to spend it except watching reruns or sports on tv--ick!!. It is great getting calls from all the kids--especially the little ones who are so excited about Santa coming last night! We did open a couple of gifts, but even my husband and I save our gifts til the big Day!. Ella got a new toy and has been having a great time playing with it. She knows it's Christmas! Thanks Aunt Betsey and Uncle Tom and Sassy! It's cold and windy and snowy and dreary, but the Christmas tree is beautiful, still with tons of gifts under it. And the worse part about tomorrow will be that all the Beautiful Christmas music will have stopped on the radio----but---WE haven't had Christmas yet and I really think they should play it awhile longer just for us--so we can stay in the mood! Merry Christmas World. Happy 2009!