it's the most wonderful time of the year
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jawnbcThe last load of dishes is in the machine, the rooms are tidied, the feet are up and it'll be a Christmas miracle if I can keep my eyes open another hour.
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querrelle is a cruel and horrible man and a heathen. So no midnight prezzies and somehow he manages to sleep until like 09h. Doesn't he know he's making Christmas late???? Eventually he released me and a waft of tea roused him. We gave one another a range of fun stuff in one another's stockings, and a few other wee gifties. It was also a gorgeous day here in Vancouver so we got out of the house for a nice walk on the seawall and through Stanley Park.
And my goddaughter got me a gift: a lovely customized tree ornament and a "The Godfather" t-shirt. And she loved her gift. Schweet!
I rang Ma and Da and everyone was there except us, which I feel a bit guilty about (we've already been twice this year; it's about $1500 a trip). But everyone was in great spirits. riderofkarma and stoplabellingme are threatening to come out and see me run with the Torch. That'd be kewl!
Then there were chores: cleaning, laundry, and cooking for 7. V, A and A's mum R; B and D arrived after 16h for holiday cheer and a lamb roast. And OMFG did we ever nail the lamb roast: tender, fresh, flavourful (garlic and rosemary). We also served yorkshires, brussels, broccoli, carrots, parsnips and prawtees. And gravy. It was os-some. R brought trifle for dessert.
Eventually folks toddled out just before 21h. We'll awake to a tidy home and the makings of bubble-n-squeak.
I hope everyone is safe and warm and loved tonight. <I>Shona nullaig duit</I>.
querrelle is a cruel and horrible man and a heathen. So no midnight prezzies and somehow he manages to sleep until like 09h. Doesn't he know he's making Christmas late???? Eventually he released me and a waft of tea roused him. We gave one another a range of fun stuff in one another's stockings, and a few other wee gifties. It was also a gorgeous day here in Vancouver so we got out of the house for a nice walk on the seawall and through Stanley Park.And my goddaughter got me a gift: a lovely customized tree ornament and a "The Godfather" t-shirt. And she loved her gift. Schweet!
I rang Ma and Da and everyone was there except us, which I feel a bit guilty about (we've already been twice this year; it's about $1500 a trip). But everyone was in great spirits. riderofkarma and stoplabellingme are threatening to come out and see me run with the Torch. That'd be kewl!
Then there were chores: cleaning, laundry, and cooking for 7. V, A and A's mum R; B and D arrived after 16h for holiday cheer and a lamb roast. And OMFG did we ever nail the lamb roast: tender, fresh, flavourful (garlic and rosemary). We also served yorkshires, brussels, broccoli, carrots, parsnips and prawtees. And gravy. It was os-some. R brought trifle for dessert.
Eventually folks toddled out just before 21h. We'll awake to a tidy home and the makings of bubble-n-squeak.
I hope everyone is safe and warm and loved tonight. <I>Shona nullaig duit</I>.
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Date: 2009-12-26 06:42 am (UTC)Your husband doesn't understand that you have to make the most of every second of Christmas. Like making sure every last drop of tea is had.
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Date: 2009-12-26 06:47 am (UTC)no subject
Date: 2009-12-26 07:02 am (UTC)I fed people until they hurt.
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Date: 2009-12-26 07:14 am (UTC)no subject
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Date: 2009-12-26 02:32 pm (UTC)We had the traditional turkey, a little nerve-wracking for me as this was the first time I undertook stuffing the bird. In the past, the turkey has been started by my mother, and then brought over to finish roasting here, but she's on her (hopefully) last round of chemotherapy and hadn't the strength or energy.
It turned out pretty good, if I do say so. My man, whose favourite dish is the bread stuffing, had seconds of that so I did okay there. *whew*
I envy you the walk around Stanley Park. I havn't been 'home' in 30 years...
Happy 2nd day of Christmas - are you braving the sales, or hibernating at home as I am?
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Date: 2009-12-26 05:51 pm (UTC)The stuffing makes the meal when it's turkey, eh? Well done!
I did my Boxing Day shopping online on Xmas even (Best Buy vs. Future Shop). Grabbed a waterproof digital camera for $100, wish free shipping!
Happy Christmas x2 for you and yours! And especially for your Mum.