The Day After....

Well, the big day is behind us now. I couldn't believe how quickly it got here this year, and now it is all over.  Maybe I should feel sad, but I find myself wanting to take down the tree and get things put away. We won't do that until next week, but once Christmas is over, I really feel the need to put the house back in some semblance of normal.

We have a kitchen island full of nuts, cookies, and candy. We have given some away, but it doesn't look like it.  So much will be thrown away. We just can't eat it all.  It tastes so good, and looks so festive on trays, but no more visitors are expected. We will nibble for a couple more days, but then it has to go.

We had a lovely Christmas lunch with Helen and Cheryl. She made ham, mac & cheese, scalloped potatoes, peas, mixed veggies, cranberry jello salad, pickles....it went on and on, and was delicious. She sent some home with us, too.  More food. Blessed to have plenty, so it isn't a complaint.

Our phone rang all morning long. We spoke with both of our boys, including Joey - all the way from Kuwait. We spoke with both of my sisters, we spoke with my grandmother and we text messaged with Joe's family and our gang down in Naples. It is always nice to talk with everyone, but I surely do miss having everyone here.  Even granddaughter Lauren told me she remembers how much fun we had when they were little and came to our house for Christmas. Sigh.

I apologize for not checking in with your blogs. My intention is to get to that as soon as this is posted. I am having some issues with my back, and moving around is painful.  My chiropractor is closed until Monday. I do okay just sitting, or just standing, but the getting up is so painful that I could cry. I cleaned out the kitchen pantry this morning, because I could do it standing up.

We have a little dinner party tonight, at Mike and Mary Ellen's house.  I think there will be six of us, instead of the usual eight. Our friends, Fran and Bob, are up in Ocala for the holiday. It will be fun to see our friends and spend some time with them.  We have no plans for New Year's Eve - never do, actually. We stay home and watch the ball drop from the comfort of our living room!

I'm excited to read your blogs and catch up with everyone!  Thanks for stopping by my page today! Peace, love & hugs.