We got to Rhode Island last night at 11PM and stayed up until 2am talking, which is what my family does – we sit around and talk. Sometimes when we come home for the weekend, my mom worries that we’re not having enough fun, getting out there and exploring. I’ve explained to her, though, that one of my favourite things to do is sit around with my family and talk.
Stuart got a haircut from my mom a few minutes ago, while I made sandwiches for mom and I. I wrapped presents for my brother who hasn’t seen the awesome job I did yet, but he will and he will be awed.
My dad has been teasing me all day about having been a terrible daughter this year, so of course he doesn’t think that at all, as I continued to be faux-shocked at his accusation. I’m pretty sure I was a terrific daughter this year.
My parents got a pre-lit tree and it’s got more lights than jesus – that doesn’t work, as a metaphor, but you know what I’m saying. The area under the tree is overflowing with presents, I mean, we’re five people! It’s madness. Awesome, awesome madness.
And tonight after ham and potatoes and applesauce, we’ll have present-opening because in this family, impatience runs in our veins like blood and no one can bother waiting until Christmas morning.
Merry christmas to you and yours, y’all.

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