So this is Christmas...

Well another Christmas has come & gone, the second one without my mom and the first without my brother-in-laws mom. Truthfully I was kind of dreading the day. A lot has happened this year and really none of it was good. We all got together Christmas day at my sister's place. Her, her husband, my niece & her boyfriend & my nephew. It was actually better than I could have hoped for. Good conversation, not to much drama & bullshit and a great meal. Left me feeling both happy and a bit sad. Maybe nostalgic for Christmas when my parents were alive? They both new how to "Keep Christmas" as the saying goes. I miss those simple times & simple pleasures. Life just seems to move to fast these days. Still I was happy to enjoy my day with the people I love and despite the odds love me back.