After what feels like months, we finally spent some time with Jerilee today! We barely saw each other in December, so we did our Christmas today. it wasn’t exactly a traditional Christmas celebration, but I don’t necessarily think we scream “tradition” around every corner, so we rocked it out.
The “festivities” began when Jerilee arrived around 3:00pm. The kids were still napping, so we just visited a bit in the kitchen and caught up. We soon realized that we actually had to get supper on the move. Once again, not a traditional meal at all, but it took a bit longer than a quick, casual thing we’d throw together. We made these delicious cheese potatoes, fish, and broccoli salad, and if I can be so bold, it was sooo yummy! The potatoes are a guilty pleasure dish my mom used to make once in a while but rarely anymore. They’re just boiled up cubed potatoes with a special cheese sauce poured overtop, and then they’re baked for the better part of an hour. So not super fancy, but delicious, and time-sucking. While the potatoes cooked and the fish thawed, we opened presents, just the three of us. We bought Jerilee wine and a nice set of stemless wine glasses, and the kids bought her a Starbucks card and some makeup. She graced us with iTunes money from Brady (always the most perfect gift for him, fyi) and I received a jewelry holder that I had specifically asked for, and a beautiful wooden sign that basically says that I’m fabulous 🙂 Love you too, sweets.
Once the kids woke up, we had a very dramatic supper where Dekker wailed over the thought of eating the potatoes while I could not feed them to Laela fast enough. It was pretty loud but, as I so tactlessly say again, it was super yummy and worth the volume in my opinion. I may or may not make those potatoes every day of my life from here on out. After supper, the kids got their presents from Auntie Jerry, which was probably the biggest hit of the day. Dekker was given a plane that shoots plastic balls at flames, which he would not let out of his sight for the rest of the evening, as well as a book that is written by the same author who wrote Grumpy Bird. Grumpy Bird is a heavy favorite around here, and I’m thinking Boo Hoo Bird will be in the running as well. Laela got a book about Olaf from Frozen, as well as a Little People Cinderella set with a horse and carriage. Both of the kids were completely thrilled with their presents and spent lots of time checking out their gifts, and each others. Auntie Jerry chose well. She knows us too well.
We ventured into the basement for our regular evening stuff, and the kids went to bed on time. Then Brady snuck away and did a whole shwack ton of chores, unbeknownst to me, while Jerilee and I played with all her new Mary Kay stuff. I soon discovered that while I shopped and perused the catalogue, my dishes had been done and the humidifier was cleaned. Brady had made his lunch and breakfast for the next day as well. Pretty lucky over here.
We spent the last chunk of time all visiting together over hot drinks and dipped pretzels. However, it was eventually just about midnight, and reality strikes tomorrow. Well, it strikes Brady anyway. Jerilee has the day off and I stay home, so just the hubs is back to the grindstone in the morning. But frankly, we’re all old, and midnight is late. But what a great day it was!!!
So hopefully this story justifies the late post. It was a great day. One I’ve really needed for quite some time. I’m curious where tomorrow will take me. Its time to make some plans for the year! Did any of you make resolutions? Mine have been so vague the last few years, and I’ve loved it. I think its time for this years game plan to be solidified!! You??