Some things are still the same. I just cleaned the house. That's something I do every Christmas eve. I like a fresh, clean house for the holidays. Now I can relax and drink Baileys (thanks to Dad and Bea for bringing me the Baileys) and wine! You have to hold on to the traditions that are important (Baileys and wine....not housework)!
Adam just had his "I didn't get you much for Christmas" talk. He does this every year. He procrastinates and then freaks out Christmas eve because he doesn't have much for me. Then he wonders if he should go shopping and get something just for the sake of getting something and I always tell him 'no'. That lets him off the hook for Christmas morning. It's a little tradition that we do every year. Totally OK with me. I have everything that I could want.
OK...one exception. I really wish that I could have my daughter for Christmas. This is our first year without Larissa and it's hard. She's settled into her new house in Red Deer. She loves her job and is happy with a group of new friends. She is doing so well and we are so proud of her. It's because she is so independent and capable that we have been able to make this move. We've never had a doubt about her ability to take care of herself. Thank you, Daughter!