Aftermath

[tvordlj]

Christmas day was really nice. We had all three (adult) kids with us. Justin gave Staci a huge stuffed puppy that was wrapped in a box so big that she had to open it first because it was blocking the rest of the presents behind it!! With six people opening gifts, taking turns, it took awhile but it was a lot of fun. "Soft" was the word of the day with housecoats, blankets, jackets, scarves and even duvet covers that were all made of softy cuddly material. We were 7 for dinner which was absolutely fantastic. We had a free range turkey and what a difference that made in the taste though sammantha's skill at turkey basting really helps too!

Today Mom and I visited her sister and stopped at the cemetery on the way back into town. I've been finding my emotions bubbling pretty near the surface over the past couple of weeks which is to be expected i guess. Christmas this year was ok, though, we were ok, talked and laughed a lot and told family and Dad stories but i seemed to mind it a bit more this year than last year. I guess every year will be different and i don't suppose it will ever go away completely.

Comments

[naturalbornkaos.livejournal.com]

HUGE STUFFED PUPPY! AWESOME!

[tvor.livejournal.com]

I KNOW!!! and i've uploaded a Youtube of her opening it! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0E3ed-dGhKo

[trixiedelarue.livejournal.com]

lol that puppy is massive! but cute

glad you had a nice day, my Dad has been dead for a long time, 36 years, but I still can't go to the cemetary without shedding a tear

[acey.livejournal.com]

Loved the video :) Hahaha, Justin's breath could kill a horse. :D

[tvor.livejournal.com]

He's going to kill me for that. They didn't know i was recording it !

[solocat.livejournal.com]

Cute video. :) I like warm, cuddly, soft things!

[tvor.livejournal.com]

My niece has a plush army!

[diggerjohn.myopenid.com (from livejournal.com)]

Love those huge dinners on Christmas Day! It doesn't seem like a lot of work when everyone's chipping in, and the company more than makes up for it anyway. I can't beat Michelle - my Dad's been gone 14 years - but memories can still steal up on me and take me by surprise, making me well up with no warning. Does it get better? Yes. Does it go away? No, never.

[tvor.livejournal.com]

It was a very stress free day for Mom since everyone else did most of the work for her. And about whether it gets better vs goes away, that's pretty much what i'm expecting too. When you have had a really good relationship with a parent and then lose them, i really don't think it ever goes away, no.

[gramie-dee.livejournal.com]

I hope that puppy is house trained or Staci will need a very large shovel. ;)

[tvor.livejournal.com]

And it's not even full grown! eek!