[Travel] xmas #1, check

[kryscat]

A pleasant, if hectic and crowded, xmas eve with my family. First the mad preparation, then the influx of waves of relatives and family friends (16 of us total, so not *that* huge), then several phases of far too much good food, presents, then dessert. Of course the fact that the sit-down dinner for 16 people took place in my parents' not-that-big 2 bedroom apartment contributed to the sense of chaos. Once the guests left, we cleaned up and then Mom, Dad, Ted, Ali, Rob and I sat down to open our presents to each other. We made my dad wait two minutes to open the first present so that'd be xmas.

On to xmas #2 in 9 hours or so. Rob's dad is going to pick us up and bring us the 1.5 - 2 hours to their place. It'll be much more laid back, and there's a whole present ritual. Large house and only Rob's dad, stepmom, stepbrother + wife, stepsister + fiancee, me and Rob.

Tired Krys. We're getting picked up in 8.5 hours or so (he gave us a 1/2 hour time-window). Sleep sounds like a good idea, but I don't know if I'd be able to get to sleep this early. Meh.

Comments

[threadwalker.livejournal.com]

Ah the present rituals. Wheee. :0 Just think, when this is all over, you'll have a good long stretch to settle into the new house. :)

[kryscat]

That'll be sooooo nice.