The Aftermath

So our first Christmas as a married couple went pretty fabulously. I think we did a wonderful job with each others gifts. I got this badass amazing telescope so I can spy on other planets...and apparently other galaxies if the mood should strike me. I got some new clothes and fun things for the house as well. We also got lots of checks and cash from the rest of the family.
On Christmas Eve we all went to my grandparents like we always do. It was probably the most fun I've had over there in a while though. It was quite fantastic.
Then yesterday we had our Christmas, I made breakfast, and then we went to Mom's, saw John's family, went to Dad's, then went to Aunt Patti's. There was so much food there, and not many people...I feel like I'm getting fatter just thinking about it all! After Dad hustled everyone on the pool table, he found a guitar and started playing..then Chase started playing and Dad sang along (all Christmas songs). It was very pretty and made me all sorts of happy.
Today we've got so much to do. I've got to clean...the thought of going on vacation for a week and coming back to this is just not acceptable. I've also got to pack and take down the Christmas tree. Our flight out of Rochester leaves just before 6pm so I don't have a lot of time to do this stuff. We'll be in Houston until Friday next week.