The Holidays are Here

The holidays are here. I know the holidays pretty much started at Thanksgiving, but I'm finally feeling it now. My mom is finally here and it makes the holidays seem like they're actually around us. to have family close and to feel like a kid again. I lie here and I feel like I don't have a worry in the world. Or at least I don't have a worry that can't be fixed by a hug and a kiss from my mom. And that feeling is irreplaceable.

Last night also helped bring the holidays a lot closer to home. I hosted a Christmas party for my closest girlfriends from college and I have to say that it was much needed. I don't think that we had all been in the same room in I can't even remember how long. We sat and talked for hours. Catching up on all the little nonsensical things in our lives as well as all the important parts. Of course drinks were involved...champagne and cranberry juice (Nicole's creation!), and of course a 5-star meal....haha ok maybe not five star but pretty damn close! (I cooked it haha). We had turkey and mashed potatoes and stuffing...almost like thanksgiving but not. And i have to say that i did a pretty damn good job at the food. All homemade :-)

So needless to say last night was a huge success. and a much needed healing time. We definitely need to make it a recurring thing so that we don't all get so far out of touch.

After a fairly late night I got an early morning wake up call from Joe. And I have to say his phone calls have become the favorite part of my day. They leave me with the biggest smile on my face and nothing but happy thoughts. And every phone call brings him closer to SD which makes me even happier!!

Well I need to get to sleep. Tomorrow is a big day. Its date day with my mom :-)
Shopping, Lunch, Movies, and much more. Gotta love Sunday which involve no actual responsibilities. Oh and the thought that Monday isn't going to bring a whirlwind week of work. Well here's hoping to that. Because I've rolled off my 9/30 client and am now hoping for a few weeks of relatively normal hours to regain some sanity.....

nite nite