Can’t wait for the holidays.
I don’t think I’ve ever uttered the words, “I can’t wait for the holidays.”
Mostly this is because I’ve never been the family type. Given my upbringing, you’d understand. Brief history: my father was an alcoholic abusive bastard and my mother is a self-absorbed bitch. The nurturing a child so desperately needs simply wasn’t provided me, so I was forced to grow up quickly and nurture myself as best as possible. I think I turned out all right, all things considered. :yes:
But, I’m sure you can see why things like, “home for the holidays” have never tugged my heartstrings, right? :wink:
I’ll be spending Thanksgiving with my sister, and I’m really looking forward to this considering I haven’t seen her or my niece and nephew in six years. I’m not proud of that by any means, but I hope to start making up for lost time.
My best friend, Rich and I are now planning to spend Christmas together, which we have never done. Rich is like my brother. We’ve known each other for 15 years, so he is definitely family.
Since my new job closes its offices the week between Christmas and New Year’s, I thought a visit to Florida would be a nice idea. Initially, I told Rich I’d be happy to come after the 25th so he could do the family thing, but he responded with:
I think it would be great to spend Christmas together. We could even
go ALL out and make a pallet in the living room floor in front of the tree
and sleep in front of the tree with the lights on and Christmas music - be
all sentimental - and, we could cook Christmas dinner together. I would
love that.
Me being the emotional fool I am… got all teary-eyed reading that.
I really can’t wait for the holidays.
By Cheryl, October 31, 2007 @ 12:58 pm
That’s so sweet! I think you’d have a great time doing that. I hope it works out. :)
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By Connie, November 2, 2007 @ 12:34 am
That sounds great! Hopefully you have a great Thanksgiving. :D And Christmas sounds nice, too. :) Have fun!
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By Rich, November 15, 2007 @ 8:38 am
Yay - I’m looking forward to Christmas. We will have a great time. I already put up a tree in my bedroom (with my Disney ornaments) - and, when I get back from Ohio - we’re going to get a live tree for the living room. I think I’m going to add to our festivities - depending on when you get here - we can go to Disney and attend “Mickey’s Very Merry Christmas” - I hear it’s a great event.
LOVE YOU! :)
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