The Day After Christmas

How could it be that this is the day after Christmas? After suffering from a head cold for almost ten days, I went to Urgent Care on Dec. 24th along with son-in-law Chuck to see what was the matter. Unfortunately, both of us were suffering from upper respiratory infections and put on antibiotics, so now at least we can remind each other to take our horse pills. It is decidedly better NOT to spend the holidays with a cold, as it wrecks everything! I did my best not to be a pest or burden, but no one could ignore my symptoms completely, and I felt horrible, which I do hate to admit! And so I spent the time foggy with stuffiness and Coricidin, and kept on doing everything as cheerfully as possible so as not to wreck it for others. In spite of all of that, we have had a wonderful time all along the way!

It was such fun to spend time with K, T, and kids in Omaha, enjoying the snow, lights, and Christmas music concerts, as well as listening to the Best Christmas Pageant Ever, watching Spiderman 3, and playing cards! And, the food was way too good! And, what fun it was to have our traditional Italian dinner with our old Suppers 8 group! Many thanks to all for that wonderful week!

Here in Ann Arbor, we have continued stuffing our rounded bodies with more good food, resolving that after the leftovers are finished tonight, we will begin healthier eating tomorrow! Wish us luck! We have kept the family game tradition going here with Yahtzee and more cards, and have also watched Ratatouille, as well as playing numerous activities with the boys, who seem to have much more energy than I do! This all does not sound too exciting, but it has been a fun, family-filled holiday for us, which has been thoroughly delightful. And, the quieter pace was just what this coldy person needed.

The only disquieting note was someone backing into our car while it was parked out front, and, of course, they left no note and no trace. So, the car was put into the collision shop this morning and is now undergoing a transformation to become beautiful once again! We decided as long as it was in for so much, we might as well repair the dents and scraped paint, so now that it is paid off, maybe it will last for another few years!

So, that about completes what is going on with us, when I am combined with 1HW's account! We do think about all of you during these holidays and hope all of you are enjoying them as much as we are! Merry Christmas, ongoing, and Happy Boxing Day, too, whatever it is!