It has been a while since I have hosted Christmas dinner. I forgot how stressful it is but yet how rewarding it is at the same time. I had the wonderful pleasure of having a wonderful friend I haven't seen in 13 years come visit and introduce me to her new husband and spend Christmas with me and my family.
My friend was so wonderful she not only helped prepare dinner with me, she and her husband both helped with the preparation and clean up. While I was slightly nerve-wracked she was calm and kept telling me it was fine and not to worry we had plenty of time.
Thanks to her when my extended family showed up she took over telling me to visit with my family she had everything under control. She was awesome, even though I didn't completely do what she said...lol I couldn't just leave her to finish. Dinner was a hit and everyone ate more then we should have but isn't overeating cause the food is so good the norm?
My family was awesome and included my friend and her husband in the family gift exchange, which I had no idea they were doing. Now, this is not anything unusual to me since I have done the same in the past to make sure no one felt left out when they were in my home at this time, however, for me this year things were not so abundant so I was unable to do my traditional gifts abound as I have in the past so I was/am so grateful my In-laws were able to do what I could not.
My heart is overflowing with joy as we head into this new year and I am confident this year will bring with it positive and joyful events!!!
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