Thursday, December 25, 2008

HoHoHo What a Merry Christmas!

Santa came to my house last weekend. I got to enjoy spending time with my parents, my kids and Miss L. My son deep fried a turkey for us and I actually ate solid food for the first time in three weeks. That was a big deal. I gave Miss L the Kissing Elmo among other things and he was a big hit. It did not take her long to figure out how to squeeze one hand for him to talk and put the other hand up to his mouth for kissing sounds. She was so cute hugging him the whole weekend.

Monday I went back to work which was probably too soon but I did it and since it was just a three day work week it was not too bad. The end of the month and end of the year is always a crazy time in a Billing office. And, I have quite a few things to catch up with after taking two weeks off.

My daughter, son in law and the baby have so much family to try and squeeze into the few days they have for the holidays (four additional groups) so I was surprised they wanted to see me again today. They were headed from breakfast with her dad and on their way to East Texas to visit the SIL's side of the family but TenderHeart had to give me one more gift. I decided it was bothering her that I had no specific plans today but I was actually looking forward to sleeping late and not having a schedule to follow. Some friends had even invited me to join them for Christmas dinner but I begged off.

But, I sacrificed and got up and drove out to meet them on the road. I was very pleasantly surprised that my son came out to meet us as well. (He was flying back to Colorado this afternoon and I did not expect to get to see him again.) Sure enough, they had another gift for me. They announced they are having another baby!! It was so funny, all of us standing around and I am hugging the baby and then realized she was wearing a shirt that said "Big Sister". Talk about excited!! Lots of squealing and dancing around in the parking lot.

Yes, it was a very, merry Christmas!

9 comments:

Bookncoffee said...

So glad you had a good Christmas. And addition to the family. How exciting.
Sonya

Ken Riches said...

What a wonderful Christmas for the whole family.

mortonlake said...

glad you had a greattime donna,take care love mort xxx

betty said...

congrats to all!!! how exciting!!! always good news with a new baby on the way!!

take care of yourself! don't overdo too much!

I'm glad you had a good Christmas season with special time with your family!!

betty

Chrissie a.k.a. HoneyB said...

I can't think of a better present than a new grandchild for the coming year. I would love that myself.
Take care, Chrissie

Barbara In Caneyhead said...

Happy to know you enjoyed Christmas!

Ms.Emily said...

Hi Donna!

Its Emily

I read your blog on aol a long time ago and am finally moving over to blogger!!!

Wanted to wish you a happy new year!!!

Emily

http://rightundermyfeet.blogspot.com/

emmapeelDallas said...

What wonderful news! Here's to a quick recovery and a wonderful new year!

Judi

Lori said...

How have you been? You haven't been around in a while. I hope all is well with you and your family!