December 28, 2009

the aftermath

(taken by iPhone this morning)

i took the weekend off - celebrating the holidays and all of that. we do not do big holidays in my family, i just don't really see the need for it and it's not what the holidays are about to me. instead, i got a few heartfelt gifts and those were just perfect. we went to see 'a christmas story' play at the shakespeare festival (i thought it was adorable but i feel a feeling the boys were very bored). we went to church and i was moved to tears by the message. and the children's choir sang - who can be untouched by a children's choir? not me. we had our dinner together and i tell my oldest niece (she's five) almost wet her pants in excitement over opening presents. how knew a 'littlest pet shop' purse could be ah.maz.ing. not me. and the stocking was a big hit...of course now others in the family want one. maybe that's a project for next year.

then there was the obligatory after-christmas shopping for discount decorations and i finally made my christmas dinner last night. ham, chicken and dressing and pecan pie. i even have leftovers. (the leftovers are the very best part)

coming back to work, the halls are quiet (i wish i could say the same for the construction outside my window today). i have music playing quietly and i'm plowing through the e-mails that are coming in now that people are slowly coming back to work. christmas came and left in a hurry for me. and that's okay, i enjoyed its brief visit.

26 comments:

  1. good to have you back. you were missed :)

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  2. thanks for sharing your wonderful holiday details with us! sounds like you were fulfilled! the sound of your leftovers is making me kind of hungry.

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  3. I always enjoy the meal much better in leftover form! I'm always too stressed from cooking it to enjoy it the day of. I'm probably the only person in the world who likes cold dressing right out of the fridge!

    We cut back on our Christmas buying this year, but not enough. Striving to do better next year.

    Glad your Christmas was pleasant and moving, Char.

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  4. I enjoy my brief visits here on your blog, Char. I go back to work next Monday. Part of the reason I love my job (it's surely not the money) is the ample time off. It's important to me! Now am off to get discounted decorations.

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  5. Hope you had a great holiday! I like having smaller get togethers for the holidays too.

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  6. sounds like the perfect quiet truth for the season...love it.

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  7. I'm almost happy to be back at work. Almost.

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  8. it really is about the little ones, isn't it? We had a simple holiday (although we drove a lot of miles to get to see everyone on the list) and it was wonderful!
    xo

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  9. This sounds like a most wonderful way to celebrate the season!! And as for dinner and leftovers...truly the best part!! I just made turkey salad sandwiches for everyone and I think I'll go now and have a piece of shortbread!! xo

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  10. Happy holidays sweetie and may peace be with you as well! I love how you celebrate. I enjoy the peace of the city as everyone is away traveling. There is such a calm that is never here in SF xoxo

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  11. Sounds like a lovely weekend was spent with family.
    That iphone takes a SHARP pic!
    Char

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  12. I'm that way too...when it's over quickly, that's just fine with me and I'm ready to move on...

    how lucky are we to have loved ones that understand that ?

    hugs to you and the next time I come down to the panhandle, I want you to come with me...K ?

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  13. I'm glad you had a heartwarming Christmas...simple or not, it sounds great.

    Leftovers are yummy and the fact that you did not have to cook again was great too. :)

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  14. Char, glad you had a nice Christmas. I said to my husband yesterday that I wanted to take down my tree. He talked me into waiting a few more days, but I really am ready now. Take care for now.

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  15. Char, I am glad you and your family had a nice quiet christmas. I'm still in holiday mode only because I have a few weeks of work. For the first in more that 2 year I am enjoy sleep in and staying home jst relaxing.

    PS: I love the wonder on young Children's faces as the open gift, and littlest pet shop gifts are pretty special.

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  16. sounds as if your christmas was just right for you. i am ready to move into the new year myself...

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  17. quiet or not...I am glad your holiday was lovely Char.

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  18. Beautiful roses! Glad you had a great Christmas!

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  19. Funny how that happens. But truly, I too am glad the "season" is over. But I still have things to do believe it or not. Catching up I guess.

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  20. i have missed my visits here while away...simple holiday...yes ...always!

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  21. I agree, it is the left overs that I love :).

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  22. Christmas totally flew by...crazy! I am enjoying the slowness of this week and am so glad to be home and not on the road. :)

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  23. Hi,
    Brympton Towers calling Somerset England.
    Shakespeare now you are talking my kind of language.
    To be or not to be,come and have a cup of tea next time you are passing.
    Take care Susanxx

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  24. Oh yes, ours was simple, too. Love your roses, your beautiful glass bottles, and that amazing light. :)

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  25. we like to keep ours simple too and I love the theater. so much fun. have a wonderful new years!

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  26. nice post. thanks.

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i feel as if each comment was between us as we sat and sipped something warm....i love to hear what you're thinking.