My New Toy

Christmas was definitely interesting this year.  I awoke at 445 in the am in order to have an intimate conversation with the toilet.  I did most of the talking.  Afterwards, I felt well enough to head downstairs.  Joshua figured that since we were up, we may as well get the kids up and start enjoying presents.

The kids were VERY happy with their gifts.  Melanie spent most of the day teaching herself a song on her new acoustic guitar.  Mike spent most of his day rearranging his room to accomodate his new television.  Mostly we bought it for him to have a good one to take to college with him in the fall.  The one he had was a 12 inch that he’s had since he was 10.

Due to my early morning stomach issues, I was leery of touching any of our feast, so Mike prepped and stuffed the bird, and Melanie helped my sister with the mashed potatoes and side dishes.

Melissa and Jim came over.  From the time she walked into the house until she left, she never shut up.  Joshua and I were exhausted when they left.  I swear that my sister is an emotional vampire.  If we are together more than a few hours, I am wiped.  She is also diabetic.  At dinner, she ate a fair amount of mashed potatoes and 2 dinner rolls.  Then wondered why her sugar was so high afterwards.  When I went to serve dessert (dutch apple and pecan pies with vanilla ice cream), she stood in line with the kids for a slice.  I DON’T THINK SO.  Usually, I keep my mouth shut when it comes to her and her health issues, but I had to put my foot down.  No pie.  She was very mad at me.  I packed a slice for her to take home for the next day, but I doubt that it made it that far.

The funny thing is that this is actually the easiest Christmas Joshua and I have had in years.  Even with Melissa sucking me dry.

Ok, so on to my new toy…..Joshua gave me an embroidery machine!  I am so excited to start sewing on it!  I bought some muslin today to practice.  I think I’ll be making a lot of small bags and wine covers.

How was everyone’s Christmas!