Plans for the Holidays?

[beautifuldisaster486]

Just wondering if anyone out there has "new" plans this year....maybe a new marriage starting new traditions, new baby, ect ect, just anyone out there doing something different this year?

I plan to go home this year...it will be the first Christmas I have gone back since I left in May 2005. I have taken 5 days off of work, basically the days that I have out of school, I took off from work and plan to head home. I am hoping that I get to spend time with my mom, 2 brothers and one of my aunts, and of course all of my neices and nephews. If I get to acheive all of that, that will be the best Christmas present ever. So right now, I am just praying that I can tie the ends together here so I can afford to go home...

[HelpinUtah]

My mother-in-law grew up in East Germany during Hitler's reign.  She always enjoys a traditional German Christmas.  This year, we think it could be her last Christmas either physically or mentally (her alzheimer's is getting worse) and so we are going to spoil her with a traditional Christmas like what she grew up with.  My sister-in-law and I have been working on it together.  I know she'll enjoy it and so will the rest of us.  My mother and brother always come with us to my in-laws when we do Christmas together and so it will be a wonderful time!

[MJIthewriter]

Thanks. My mom and I did have a wonderful conversation, even though the news was disappointing. It's nice to have the computer and the phone. She sent me photos of the snow they got and some photos of relatives. She said so far they've gotten the second most snowfall ever this year and the season has just begun. Not to mention they expect more snow this week. On our end we are dealing with bitter cold.
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Thanks for sharing that story about Alien.  I notice he does try to be a tough one but still some jingle bells on the toes would be great. =P Maybe a glittery bow on the top of the head too?

I hope this visit turns out wonderful. I'm sure he must be very excited as you are.

[beautifuldisaster486]

I have only flown once before, well twice technically because it was round trip, it was from JAX to ATL (jacksonville FL,-Atlanta Ga) so it was only a 45 minute flight, it was also with airtran. I wasnt really scared, but I was nervous. but on the way home, I was so tired, I didnt really give a f**k LOL we had a speach tournament that weekend in Rome GA at the college there. But anyway....Yes, Alien and I do love each other, and obviously we both love our mom or we wouldnt care about surprising her with my appearance for Christmas, but our love for each other is different, you see, Alien isn't the sentimental/mushy type, where as I am. He's the type of person that if he picks on you or calls you at 4am sounding like a little old lady who wants to buy your car, then ya know he cares...and yea he actually did that one time. Our mom had a car for sale, and at 4am one day he decides to change his voice to sound like an old lady, and wanting to by Moms car, unfortunately I answered the phone, now after about 10 minutes of the conversation--me trying to wake up--I caught on that it was alien...and I hung up, making Mom get pissed at me because she thought it was real...Go Figure. LOL  oh I have so many stories LMAO

[beautifuldisaster486]

MJ I am sorry that you won't be able to make it home, trust me I know what it feels like, the past few years I havent been able to make it home, this is the first Christmas that is has actually worked out, and without the help of my brother and my aunt, I still would not have made it home. Just keep your family in your heart and have nice telephone conversations, thats really all you can do, and sit around and remember old times.


As to everyone else....IM SO EXCITED....I WILL SEE YOU TOMORROW NIGHT BIG BRO!!!!

[MJIthewriter]

I hope your visit goes well.  You will let us all know how it turns out right?  Why no bells? I think an alien would look cute with bells on his toes. But that's just my opinion and we know how little it matters.
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I'm feeling disappointed.. The weather spoiled our plans. I won't be seeing my parents this Christmas. :(

My mom sent me pictures of the snow they got.  I may upload a few.

[mommy52]

I am so excited for your family. As I have read your posts, I am almost brought to tears. I feel the love between siblings. I sure hope you will be able to surprise your Mom. I traveled on Air Tran, when I flew from Atlanta to DFW in Texas. I had never flown before. Can you imagine a 50 y/o that had never flown. Well, The pilot that was going to fly the plane back to Atlanta sat in the seat beside me. Was very interesting and informative. I forgot to be afraid. Kept asking where the Mississippi River was? I will pray for a safe trip and a visit with family that will provide wonderful memories. Blessings to you all.   Madlyn