Here I sit on the couch watching the fire burn. I think that without the fire I would still feel the warmth of this day, this holiday season. For the first time in a few year we were finally able to have all of the family together. We had all of the nieces and nephews here too! *The dogs I'm talking about everyone's dogs* During holidays we tend to run a pound. We love each one of them, even if they all pick on my black dog.
I woke up this morning not like I normally do on Christmas, this year was a little different. No matter how much I hate this holiday I managed to find the little good in this day. I was surrounded by my family. I got thinking about the things that could be wrong with life....COULD. And none of those things were actually happening. I had brothers and sisters picking on me, compared to maybe having one in a hospital. Cherish the things and people in your life now. I know its hard, I hate to admit it but I would rather be pissed off at my siblings for something they said then to think of them not being around.
Not a lot of traditions were kept but many more were made. I really am the Grinch every year. I hate waking up early, I hate giving gifts, and getting gifts. Its just not "fum" But this year I found myself laughing more, waking up before anyone else, and smiling more today. Why the change? It was a simple attitude adjustment. What would it be like without these guys. Whats gonna happen when we all have Christmas on our own with our own families... Enjoy the moment now. :)