Yes, I am blogging!

Here I am, blogging two weeks in a row or something like that.
It's Friday night and Winter Break '17 has officially begun. I can't even believe that it is already December 22nd.
Here I have to insert my usual grief-y thoughts...yesterday was the 6th anniversary of my mom's death and on the 26th is the 4th anniversary of Jack's mom death. Not to mention Jack's brother Mike's anniversary on the 12th.
Those grief-y thoughts always put everything into perspective as to what is important and what counts for eternity, but I still want to have gifts selected, purchased and wrapped and food ready to serve. It always gets done. I am glad we don't entertain here at our house during the Christmas season because it is a mess.
We had dinner with Jack's dad tonight, a little Home Run Inn pizza and split a bottle of Folie et Deux chardonnay. It is awesome to spend such meaningful time during Advent. Lots of good discussions and just being together.
Tomorrow is our annual get together with Chuck, Teri and family. It's one of my favorite nights of the year. So special to me in so many ways.