KirstenL4W

Today was Day 2 of my 5-day holiday break. With nothing planned to do today, I slept until around 1:30, got up, and planted my ass on the sofa for some web surfing and tv watching. It was a relaxing day, but a blah day as well. I royally screwed up an omelette for Boyfriend, turning it into a runny scramble because I just can’t cook on stainless steel. So it turned into a low self-esteem day as well. Just when I was at my lowest, before I conked out for a long nap, I realized that I forgot to call my family today.

I miss having Christmas with my family, and since my parents are divorced, I always had two Christmas celebrations - one with my Dad’s family and one with my Mom’s. Today they were both gathering. Dad’s family was getting together at my aunt and uncle’s house - formerly Gram’s house, but Gram lives in the in-law apartment now above the garage. Until I moved away, I have spent every single Christmas day there in that house. It wouldn’t seem like Christmas without it, and even though I’m far away now, still doesn’t. Since I’ve been out here, though, I’ve always remembered to call so I can talk to everyone and be there in some way, and I missed it.

My Mom’s family was gathering at her house today. It’s not as large a gathering since everyone is more spread out than my Dad’s family, and there aren’t as many kids. It’s still a fun gathering, and I missed that call too.

I’m sorry. I miss you all.

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