This time of year is when we tend to reflect on how thankful we are for things that we have, even though we should be doing that all year, right? I am going into the holiday season with therapies and doctor appointments and lawyers and all kinds of wildness!
I must admit, I have no idea how I’m going to handle the rest of the holiday season. I made it through Halloween, which I have never been fond of. Like, just go buy candy. anyway, once that was over, all of the Christmas stuff came out with some turkey stuff here and there! However, for me there is is very special day stuck off in there. The day celebrating the birth of my wonderful daughter. I actually made it through her Sweet 16 party AND made it to church the next day! Seriously, I had so much fun!
Now, we have a play that everyone in my family is somehow involved in, then right after that we have to prepare for the church’s Thanksgiving dinner which usually has us there from like 9am to 6pm. It is a great way for people who don’t have family, or only have a couple of people, or can’t cook, or whatever can come together and eat and sing and fellowship. We don’t turn people away. We take food to those who can’t drive or are sick or can’t leave for whatever reason. We take food out to the homeless. We feed as many people as we can and it is always such a success. We found that people preferred this to getting a basket of food they have to cook and may not have access to everything they need. Plus the more, the merrier!
After turkey day is the worst, three weeks of Christmas parties, luncheons, dinners, and secret santas. I usually hide out during this time of year because it is just too much. because just when you think it is over, there is the Christmas program at church which takes weeks of practice in between all of the other social gatherings. Did I mention that everyone is having babies too? Baby showers are my kryptonite. At least at mine we went swimming, but I also only invited five people. Also, why are we having baby showers on baby number two, three, or four? Look at me ranting! That is why I don’t do social engagements. I often feel like they are over prepared, pretentious events where I have to pretend to have a good time. I can’t lie that much, so I just don’t go.
Finally, when Christmas is over, there is a whole week of quiet as everyone minds their own business, then it is New Year’s Eve. I must say, the ONE time of year I want to go to an actual party, I am never invited. I haven’t been to one in many, many years. The last time I kissed someone one New Year’s Eve was twenty two years ago. I feel like, I want to bring in the year with someone I really like, maybe one day. Until then, I just kiss my phone and celebrate with a good night’s sleep!
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