Okay before I really get started, I don't really know where the need
to blog came from but its hit me so here I am. I just got home from
work and since its still kind of early in my world I guess I should take
advantage of the time I have. Since it seems like this week the shift
I'm working all I do is sleep then get up and head back to work. I can't
wait until I get an off day to relax some and take care of things
around the house. If I get my way I will work on some crafts to decorate
the house and some blankets as well. Of course that's after I work on
finishing Christmas shopping.
Holidays are a time for
family and traditions that you do with your family or with your family
in mind. I lost my grandmother 14yrs ago from a stroke this December on
my dads side. Sadly she was the glue to our immediate family and all of
our gatherings. I've always known that but now its really hitting me
especially since I'm the new Mrs. When my sisters and I were kids every
year a week before Christmas our family would meet and our grandmother
and grandaddies house and decorate sugar cookies and gingerbread girl
and boys that grandmother had made. We'd get to take some home and the
rest stayed at her house to be one of a couple of desserts on Christmas
day. I've tried to keep the cookie tradition its not the same and
unsuccessful! Probably because I attempted them by myself. It'll
probably stay that way until Steve and I have kids and they have cousins
to do the cookie thing with.
Being freshly married
within the year means Steve and I need to set our own traditions into
motion. Like as of now my parents get Christmas Eve and his family gets
Christmas day. His mom gets her own day too but its not set yet. There
are other things that will become traditions I'm sure. I really wish
that my uncles and amazing aunt with my cousins could all get together
like we used to but everyone is growing up and far apart so I know it
won't happen. But its a nice idea, right? Basically I really miss my
grandparents. I know most of you know what its like, I know they're in a
better place but sometimes it would be so nice to hug them and have a
conversation with them.
I really need to get a hold
of my auntie Carol and get my grandmothers cookie recipes soon. Mmm...
its crazy how a scent or a certain food, or pretty much anything can
bring back a memory. I love and miss you Grandmother& Grandaddy and
Grandma& Grandpa. As of now I'm going to get some Christmas music
and keep staying in the spirit. Happy Holidays everyone!!
