What with everyone giving account of their Christmas cheer, I feel that I must share, as well. This is not a pity post, just the truth.
The day before Christmas eve I came down with the stomach flu, and let me tell you, nothing takes the "ho ho ho" outta your holiday like being tied to the bathroom. Terry and I had been set to host his family at our house on Christmas day, but those plans were summarily tossed, just like my cookies. My flu also kept me from attending Christmas mass, *sniff*. Terry and I still exchanged gifts, and Thomas opened the ones from me (the one from his daddy is still at work, since he had to miss a day to stay home and take care of me). I was blown away by Terry's thoughtful gift of a spa day. It's really just what I need.
Hopefully, I can go visit my family today. I shouldn't be contagious anymore, but I still won't let anyone hug or kiss me. We'll be seeing Terry's family tomorrow.
I think that we'll have to stage some pictures, for Thomas' sake. When he's older, I want him to have something to look back to, even though Mommy wasn't feeling well, and Daddy was a bit ragged, on his first Christmas.
Here's to a happy, and
healthy, new year!
Tonight, Terry and I celebrated Christmas with Thomas. Better late than never, right? Terry made a pomegranate-red wine wassail (YUM!) and I contributed buy putting some of Aunt Leslie's Christmas ham on onion rolls for dinner (also yum). We tried to build a fire, but it just wouldn't get going. Eventually, Terry said, "I've got an idea!" and walked out of the room. He came back with a butane torch. But, we must have gotten mule logs instead of yule logs, because they were stubborn little stumps, unmoved even by my torch-weilding husband. We also tried to roast some chestnuts, but I'm not sure they turned out. I tried one, and it was kind of chewy. I don't know if we overcooked or undercooked them. After dinner, we opened our presents from Santa. Terry got a
white fedora, I got the second season of
The Adventures of Robin Hood on DVD, and Thomas got a complete collection of the
Lone Ranger radio dramas.
I think that we made some good memories tonight.
Comments (17)
That stinks you got the flu. I've been all sinusy since wednesday night, it sucks. I just got rid of this crap a week ago and its back already! Ick. Hope you're feeling better!
@StewieIsMyHero - Aww, I'm sorry about your sinuses. :( I'm feeling better...I hope you will, too!
Thanks! I hope so too!
Awww, bless your heart! What a miserable way to spend Christmas! Feel better soon!
Ah, man...'tis the season to be sick, it seems! My whole family has felt lousy the past several days (including Christmas)....we still went to family's house - and probably gave the sickness to everyone, but hey....it's the thought that counts, right? Wait, that's not right. Anyway, hope you're feeling better!
@doraemonxo - Ya, you know me...big party animal, haha.
@MlleRobillard - I'm feeling better, although I can't eat much. My jeans are getting pretty loose.
@yourheadispunk - Yeah, let's go with that...it's the thought that counts.
I hope all of you are feeling better soon!
I'm thinking hot tea and a lot of rest are/were in order. As someone who has been sick for major celebrations...I would go with you said, taking pictures for your little one. Years later, one treasures these memories. :)
Cheers!!!
have fun and see you with a healthy update. Glad things went great last Christmas though!
have all the love and the fun with families! Take as many good and funny pictures for Thomas!
GOD bless!
I'm sorry your Christmas was tained with the flu! I'm glad to hear you're feeling better now.
That picture is so beautiful - YOU GUYS are beautiful! :) And I'm glad you don't look at at all sick in the photo. Your hubby truly loves you - that much is obvious.
What a beautiful family you have! I'm glad you were finally able to celebrate Christmas together.
Thank you for the update. Happy New Year!
It looks like everything ended up just fine. That's a lovely picture! (And the wassail sounds divine!!)
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! Sorry, I have not dropped by every so often but I am still around, visiting my subscribers every once in a while. I have not updated that much though but thanks keeping the ties. Hope you have a good holiday season! Take care always! :) Ahhh, it's been long since the last Xanga Idol run wherein I've constantly visited yah lah. Well, don't be sad now. Cheer up!
Awww that's a very beautiful picture.. :) Your baby is so cute.. Yayy for the beautiful memories. :)
That's an adorable family photo you chose there (obviously why you chose it!). I'm sorry you got so sick on the eve of hosting the inlaws. That really rots.
Happy New Year!