Merry Post-Christmaska!

[bunnylove]

I hope everyone had a nice Christmas. I had a nice one, way better than last years. The weather was gorgeous and even though we didn't have a white Christmas it was nice. Dad spent the night at our place since he doesn't like being alone on Christmas, plus it saved mum and I getting up super early to go over to his place for breakfast and presents. Christmas Eve we watched A Muppets Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life, I love those movies so much. The lasagne I made was also a big hit, so yummy and so much left over that we'll have it for a few more days.

I made eggs Benedict for breakfast and it was super yummy. I don't eat pork any more so I bought some of that turkey bacon and I really liked it. I'll definitely use it again. After breakfast/brunch we just vegged for a bit, then dad had to leave to go to a friend of a family's Christmas dinner. Mum and I then went to go down to visit my grandma in the hospital (she's in the extended care unit). This is the first Christmas my grandma couldn't attend my aunts dinner. She's 92 and is basically invalid and yesterday we found out that she barely speaks any more. We think because she can't really hear much any more she doesn't understand and doesn't know how to respond. Either way it was a nice visit and we gave her some treats. After that we went to my aunts for the traditional dinner and family visit/present exchange.

So yes, very nice Christmas and I'm glad it went off so well.

And of course the traditional list of swag from the foam:

- Four Books (Twenties Girl by Sophie Kinsella, Frostbitten by Kelley Armstrong, Beautiful Creatures by Kami Garcia and Margaret Stohl and All Together Dead by Charlaine Harris)
- DVD's/Blu Ray: The Proposal, Sleeping Beauty (Disney) and Julie & Julia
- A scarf and socks
- Some bath stuff (hand cream, soap, lip balm ect.)
- $50 gift certificate to Old Navy
- $50 gift certificate to Penningtons
- A nice fleece vest*
- Chocolates
- Movie passes (which will come in handy since mum and I will probably got see a movie on New Years)

So really it wasn't a bad haul and mum's going to get me season four of SPN, she ran out of time to go get it, so I have that to look forward to in the next few weeks.

*The vest... This is kind of a funny story. A few weeks ago I went to Old Navy to get mum a fleece jacket because they were dirt cheap and could afford one for her. The fleece jacket I picked out was a nice dark grey and very comfy. Christmas morning when mum opened hers up she loved it, but I could also sense that something was 'off'. Anyway, I didn't pursue the issue until I opened up my vest from mum. It turns out it was the exact same fleece jacket (colour, material ect) that I got mum, only it was a vest. *facepalm* We had no idea that we had gotten each other almost the same thing. I guess we know each other pretty well. Now we can go out in our almost matching clothes! :D

Like I said, I hope everyone had a good holiday! Also, Happy Boxing Day to all those who have Boxing Day. :)

Comments

[sarlev-vanisa.livejournal.com]

I got Twenties Girl too. :D Have you read the shopaholic books? Are they any good if you have?

Glad to hear you had a good christmas.

[leggyslove.livejournal.com]

Yes! The Shopaholic books are some of my favourites, especially 1-3. I've probably read the first three about 4 times now. They're just a fun, light story if you don't want to read anything too heavy.

Thank you! :)

[coffeebits.livejournal.com]

Is it ridiculously silly that bath stuff are among my favorite gifts? xD

I'm glad you had a nice christmas over all, it sounded as if you need a a small break it haven't been easy time for you lately. *squishes*

[leggyslove.livejournal.com]

I love bath stuff! The only thing is that we don't have a bathtub in our new place. XD But that still won't stop me from using most of it. :D


Thank you, lovie. *squishes back*

[coffeebits.livejournal.com]

yes but you can put nice creams on yourself ;)

[boromirslover.livejournal.com]

I ♥ The Muppets Christmas Carol and It's a Wonderful Life. Both great movies. :D

You got some awesome gifts there.

lol You and your mom really think alike. :)

[shaibitch.livejournal.com]

Glad you had a good Christmas! I'm pretty sure we got your snow...lol It's beena nightmare here:) Your card came back so I need to resend it!