Sleeparoni

I've had really broken sleep for the last couple of weeks and ended up being sleep deprived as a result of this cold, so the fact that I just managed to sleep for something like 15 hours last night is a very good thing. Somehow, while sleeping, the whole Christmas Day thing seems to have managed to sneak up on me.

It feels strange that I'm not over at my Mom's place for a day like this. Mom always said that it wasn't the food or the presents that made it special for her, but the gathering together with family. As I get older I find that, more and more, I'm starting to see things her way. Still, what with colds, and terrible roads and bad weather, it wasn't to be this year.

I'm sure we'll be visiting soon enough, but I do find myself wishing we were all gathered together somewhere to share in a day of togetherness. One doesn't have to wait for Christmas for that, of course; our family isn't even Christian, but it does make for a good excuse.

So, a happy Celebration-Excuse Day to everyone on my friends list!