I survived Christmas.
I more than survived - I made the most of my first Christmas without Brayden. I enjoyed my first Christmas with John.
We woke early on Christmas - but laid around in the quiet. I was suddenly struck by horror - I had forgotten my camera at his Grandma's house... oh no! John being the wonderful man that he is, thought it was just important to have... not just blurry camera phone pictures - so, he went and got it, for us. I stayed in bed and sipped on my coffee.
It was different then the past 3 years - but, it was very pleasant. We made our own fun - silly. goofy. lazy. All before the running around began from one family to the next.
Here is a a glimpse of us more than surviving Christmas, but loving it.
John LOVES Kentucky Wildcats - I bought us tickets to go to a game - he bought me Kentucky shirts... not sure if they are really for me... or for him! (My Mom is a Duke fan and is NOT happy about this)!
I love clothes - John loves sports. Our gifts received from the other defiantly reflect this theme!
Our other little roommates enjoyed Christmas at home with us too! Jojo is just like a kid - she doesn't care about any real gifts - she is perfectly content with a box and tissue paper.
Brayden's Dad sent me a lot of pictures. Cookies for Santa. Food for the reindeer. Lots of gifts under the tree. He was beyond excited. Beyond happy. And, although my heart literally aches - I smile with tears because I know he is having so much fun - and, he is so loved. It doesn't always seem fair - but, he is happy and that is really all that matters.
Here he is at the end of his Virginia Christmas.... clearly he had no fun at all! ; )
I am still counting down... 3 more days...
I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful and safe holiday as well!