Christmas

Since Aaron worked all weekend, Christmas wasn't very eventful this year. It was nice to not have to travel, but I wish we could have been with more family. On Christmas Eve, I went to visit my Aunt, Uncle, Cousins, and Grandma. It was nice to visit with them. I haven't seen them since I got married. My grandma is not doing very well, so I've felt really guilty that I haven't visited more often. She was put on hospice a few months ago and, according to my aunt, hasn't been eating much or getting out of bed. She's lost so much weight too. I know she won't be around much longer so I hope to visit more often, especially since the new house is a little closer to my aunt's.

The night of Christmas Eve Aaron and I opened presents together. We had promised not to exchange gifts for each other this year, but I had to get him something. He gave me a beautiful wedding band a few weeks ago which more than covered a Christmas gift. Plus, I love being able to get him things he needs and show him I appreciate him. I got him a new pair of shoes since his one pair of running shoes are so old and worn.

Christmas day started off really boring. Aaron left for work early in the morning so I just watched a little TV in the morning and slowly got ready for the day. I went to Kevin's and my Dad and Stepmom met me there. We spent the day cooking and hanging out. Once Aaron got off work, he came over and we ate dinner. I did get to Skype with the Utah family for a bit. My youngest nephew was not too comfortable with someone talking to him through a computer! He would cry every time his mom tried to set him in view of the camera.

Aaron was sick for a few days this week and I think I'm starting to feel the beginning of what he had. If I get sick, this will be one of many New Year's celebrations that I am sick. It seems to happen every other year for some reason. I just hope I can get more packing done before this weekend. As much as I've moved, I am still not any good at packing. I end up leaving random things around the house that don't go in any particular category then, the day of moving, there seems to be tons of stuff I never packed! I just can't wait to be done with buying the house and moving.