Post 58: Christmas

Another Christmas has come and gone, and for the third year in a row, a baby was at the top of my list. Technically, I got a baby for Christmas with the FET; hopefully, it will stick around. Christmas is both happy and sad. It's wonderful to be surrounded by family and friends, and to see the joy in Lilly's eyes as she opens presents, but I can't help being depressed, wishing we were receiving or opening gifts for a child of our own. We've said for two years, Christmas will eventually be at our house, because Lilly will no longer be the only grandchild. Maybe next year will be the year.

Our Christmas celebrations started on Christmas Eve. We had breakfast at the farm with my parents, Angel, and her family, then headed to Angels house for lunch. When Angel asked what I'd like for Christmas, I requested chicken pot pie. I could not have picked a better present! After lunch, we headed to our house, where Shaun made dinner for the two of us and my parents. Dinner at our house has become a Christmas Eve tradition. Sara is always busy with Brandon's family, and Shaun's family is always in New Jersey, so for the past few years, we've celebrated by eating a nice dinner and watching a Christmas movie. This year's choice was Elf!

Christmas Day was spent at Sara's house, as usual. I do most of the cooking, she does the cleaning, and we all relax and try not to kill each other. Our doctor, David, and his family joined us again this year. It was great to see everyone, as we consider them part of our extended family. Very few questions were asked about how we were doing, but many well wishes and prayers were offered. 

All in all, this Christmas was low-key, and relaxing. There were no tears involved, other than Lilly who was in present overload, and everyone got along all day. I'm still missing my Christmas spirit, but hopefully, it will return in full force next year, when we have a child to celebrate.