That is our table. We're having out Christmas Eve celebration with Mum's side of the family tonight, celebrating on the 24th as they do in Germany :) I have guests (well, my Aunt and Uncle) downstairs so I'll have to make this quick. I made trifle, put out snacks, watched Celine on Oprah (cried), went to the shops (crazy!) for more ingredients, and decorated myself red and green, today. The whole family pretty much argued all day and most of us ended up crying, which is kind of stupid, but it seems to always happen. I think there's just too much pressure and no such thing as perfection. Emotions run too high at this time of year and result in phrases like "Get out of the &^%$^&** kitchen", "Just because you're a man doesn't excuse you sitting on the couch and refusing to help while the women do all the work" and Mum screaming at Matthew, "WHY don't you know how to carve a ham? You should know!" When I was little we used to go to my Omi and Opa's house. Matt and I would do a play every year, Omi would try to force us all to sing "Silent Night" before dinner, if it was warm enough we'd swim in the pool at night, and we'd get to open most of our presents before bed. It was so magical. I miss her, especially at Christmas. Anyway it's just about time for dinner so MERRY CHRISTMAS from me to the world!!! :) <3 oxoxoxo
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