Unfortunately, I didn't get to visit my big red present today, but I had a wonderful time with my family, despite a touch of family drama. ;) Never get through a Christmas without some though, it's like a tradition!
I got a lot of nice things, much more than I expected. I asked everyone to please not get me more than one or two things, because a horse is a HUGE thing to ask for, but I was floored when I discovered how many presents had been bought for me. I got lots of beautiful clothes, and some pretty new riding vests to keep me warm for the rest of the winter! I got some pretty jewelry, some bath and body works stuff, and a purse by my favorite designer. I also got a Sansa fuze, and it's CUTE! Much more compact than my old MP3. Also a can of de-icer for my car - LOVED that gift. Very handy! Several more things as well - including a Pillow Pet! It's a purple and pink unicorn - I loved it! So cute.
I was also given $300 in cash gifts outside the $1,000 mom has promised on Amber. I am so thankful that I have such a loving, generous family. Not many families would do so much.
I took the dogs over to my Grandma's to play. Allie got to chase her favorite thing, the broom my Grandma has under the carport. She loves to chase it while you sweep it over the ground. The dogs also got a Christmas treat - they each got a plate of turkey! They practically inhaled it.
I'm going to be hopping into bed now though. I have work at 5am, and I expect I will have to get up earlier than usual because it's going to snow tonight so the roads won't be excellent at that hour and I will have to be cautious.
Can't remember if I mentioned this or not in my last blog, but I have tonsillitis for the second time...it's just awful. It's difficult to swallow, and crunchy food seems to have a bad habit of getting stuck in my throat and choking me. And my tonsils are oozing a disgusting discharge that makes my mouth taste and smell terrible, no matter how often I brush. I'm taking antibiotics, and I hope it clears up soon. It's not nearly as bad as last time, when I had strep throat at the same time. I literally couldn't swallow at all. I had to take a vicodin just to be able to eat.
Let's hope I feel better soon!
Sounds like a great Christmas, but get well soon.
ReplyDeleteGet well soon. That doesn't sound good at all.
ReplyDeleteThe rest of your Christmas sounds grand. I guess the storm hit you guys too--although not like we got here in NJ. Hope you are not under too much snow.
The big present will come soon, I hope. Your family is so wonderful to help you out like that and to understand how important it all is to you. That's great!!