Journal - Saturday - Christmas Eve

i am so incredibly exhausted, i have not stopped working since i got up.  i've made two pecan pies (#1's favorite), a veggie tray, stuffing, a breakfast casserole, a sausage and cheese tray, rice krispy treats (Sir's favorite), i've mixed Sir's favorite alcoholic beverage, chilled the wine, made a cream cheese and jalapeno jelly appetizer, made homemade salsa and i'm starting on chocolate chip cookies as #2, #2.5, and a friend make their way here.  #3 and his roommate will be leaving Springfield at 6 and should be here between 9 and 10 pm.  i still have several appetizers to warm up but that'll wait until i see the whites of their eyes!

So, i hope everyone else is having a lovely holiday, i really do enjoy having the kids here, we raised a group of really good people, i'm always proud when i'm around them.

So, my news of last night was well received by ss, this is totally what i expected of her, she is very non-judgemental and accepting.  i'm actually very happy to have it out in the open, those of you who have been with me a while know that i really struggled in that area at one point, i feel like i have grown so much, learned so many lessons, hey, i guess you are never too old to learn about yourself.  A is with her family and friends tonight, she's half way across the country from me but we've chatted today and i feel good about where we are.  Obviously the holidays are going to keep us both busy but just knowing we'll be catching up even more in the days to come is a welcome feeling!

A little fun because i'm stressing enough already!

Ok, the kids are on their way here and i need to start the cookie dough.  i hope that whatever holiday you celebrate is full of love and peace.  My family celebrates Christmas and i celebrate Yule but we make it work!