Happy Holidays and all that!

What a wonderful Christmas!!!

I have to say, this was the best one in a long time. Both kids were fantastic and got presents they really seemed to enjoy. Mike and I didn't really exchange gifts, we haven't for a few years because we feel like we would enjoy the money more if we spend it on the kids. But we did little stuff for one another all the same and it felt nice and cozy. My aunt and uncle stayed with us and they are fun houseguests! I finally decided on knitting a fishtail fan scarf pattern for my aunt with a really nice hand-dyed Italian wool and it turned out extremely well! I have obscenely high standards for myself but this time I actually met them and I hope it looks as nice as I think it does. She really seemed to like it. If she's not careful I'll have to knit her something else next year.

We had 13 people over for dinner; I am one very obsessed and neurotic hostess but this year it went very smoothly. (Except for one point when I began picking up flecks of mud off the floor and saying loudly, "Somebody's got mud in their shoes! Somebody's got mud in their shoes!" But hey, it's Christmas, they expect that from me.)

I also gave the family a present just from me to thank them for helping me get back to work. We are going to Kalahari Water Park! It is a phenomenal indoor water park and I know the kids are going to have a blast. I also want to make sure the kids see some kind of tangible benefit to helping me get back to work. Of course, after all the gifts were opened I made the big announcement. "Because of all the help you've given me, I'm taking you to Kalahari!!" Even though I explained what it was, both kids looked at me blankly with that "she's talking again, I wonder why she does that" look they get and then turned back to whatever they were looking at to begin with. But comprehension will dawn and pictures will be posted.

My in-laws come on Friday. Even though I blog only for imaginary friends I will be proud to point out that my in-laws are wonderful and very supportive. The kids look forward to seeing them and a good time is had by all.

So that's my holiday! If anyone actually reads this they should post a comment. I am even considering trying to draw traffic to my blog, but then people would read it, and have opinions, and might hate it. So therapy is apparently in order.

Have a very Happy New Year!