The Holidays

Oh the holidays. Time for red and green everywhere, big meals, lots of sweets, and PRESENTS. A time that, for me, used to be about family. No matter the religious meanings to holidays, my favorite part was having family come from all over to get together and enjoy one another's company.

With my parents' divorce nearly finalized, I find it hard to muster the Christmas spirit. Last year, I couldn't even listen to Christmas carols without bawling my eyes out. This year is a little better, and by a little I mean that I don't immediately start crying when I listen to Christmas songs...

I'm spending Christmas with the S family for the second year in a row. While I'm a bit of a Scrooge this year, I'm highly anticipating being with his family. When I'm with them, and their extended family, I feel that joy I used to feel with MY family got together for the holidays. The love that I feel from that family, when I'm in that household, just radiates from every corner. I can't wait to see them.

And I'm glad that I have time scheduled to see my parents, individually. Not together. :) Then after that, BS comes to my city and spends an entire week with me. I love that we've started the tradition of spending this week, in between Christmas and New Year's together. Unfortunately, I have to work this year. :( But we're going to have a fun time and I just enjoy having him around!

Then the week after that is BS's birthday...Sharks game!!! I'm so excited, as it will be my first one! And he still doesn't know where we're sitting...I can't wait for him to find out!

For a little holiday cheer, here's my darling nephew striking a pose...he's so adorable:

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to my readers!