The gentle winter sun is pouring in through the window at the back of the house and Mom is resting by the Christmas tree this morning. She and I enjoyed delicious chelsea buns for breakfast from a dear friend with our tea/coffee this morning.
We've had a busy week and a quiet morning is much in order. We are only slowly digging out of all the present wrappings, cookies, decorations and Christmas treats that had 69 Airdrie Rd turned into a true hive of holiday spirit.
This year 'us kids' did Christmas dinner for the first time, with Mom acting as a 'supervisor'. It was not nearly as good as her Christmas dinner, but we did manage to get turkey, squash, potato casserole, gravy and stuffing on a lovely Christmas table, pop our Christmas crackers and have dinner altogether.
While we forgot the cranberry sauce (something Mom would never have done!) and struggled with the oven temperature - thus delaying the meal considerable - I'd say we're proud of ourselves for the effort. We've got big shoes to fill, since Mom's Christmas dinners have always been impeccable and legendary. The big kuddos go to Dan who oversaw two spectacular dinners in a row, on Christmas Eve and on the 25th.
Christmas morning had Mom woken up by a kiss on the cheek from Grace, and then the usual hustle and bustle of stockings and presents. Santa and Mom did quite an impressive job getting treats for our stockings! Then we headed up to Aunt Janie's for Pashby brunch (and more stockings!). Mom was right there in the thick of things.
Santa brought both Dad and I new hockey skates, and we got out with Karen yesterday for some skating at the new Brickworks down in the Don Valley. Karen and I were really impressed with Dad's skating!
Both Mom and Dad have been battling coughs, and so we're going to all take it easy for a day, and then we plan to head up to Wymbolwood to ring in the new year.
The holidays are a time to reflect on abundance and hope, both things that we feel have been enhanced in our lives, and in Mom's life, by the many people supporting our family these past nine months in so many ways. Thank you!
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Holiday greetings to all of you and may the new year be blessed with health and happiness!
ReplyDeletexoxo Lisa, Drew and Helen
Dear Pashby clan and most lovely Lizzie - it was wonderful to have our visit together with Terry before the holidays. Truly a gift that was good for the soul. I'm so glad to hear that you've all had such a great Christmas, and smiled at the "can we make dinner as well as our mum?" anxiety! My sister and I have that feeling annually over the last several years, as there is really nothing like my mum's cooking. I think we do rather well overall, though, under our mother's watchful eye, and I'll bet your dinner was delicious too!
ReplyDeleteMay your New Year bring you all joy, good health and the chance to be together often.
Much love, and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
Sara xoxo