So far, so good!
Got up early, went (well, late)with my brother to MASS where my 15-year old nephew (his son) serves. he was funny; saw me afterwards when i went to say hi to his mom and he said "Hey, they let heathens like you in here?"
Picked up some Krispy Cremes and went tot he folks' house for a bit. Saw my younger brother who I have not seen in a couple years. My sister has apparently had a headache for three straught days (I wonder WHY???) so was pretty low-key. the brat has already gotten a ton of presents but there will be more to unwrap later. he was playing video games endlessly. My sister filled stockings and we opened them... we still do this every year. I took my dad's Labrador puppy (Maggie) for a long walk-run (burned off a half a donut, I think) along the river; gorgeous day! It's a nice area where they live (but for the dumb deer hunters who almost shot me at Thanksgiving) and a nice escape fro fresh air from all the cigarette smoke..
We saw a few flakes of snow when we ventured out to church at 10:30; short-lived, but a welcome sign (of what?) nonetheless...
My dad injured his back and is resting. My bro and I are at his house now, but we have to wrap a few things and will go back to the folkses later for gift sharing and food.
Then will gather with my high school pals to drink, and off to the mall tomorrow.
I am glad I decided to come. It's going well so far.
Happy Saturnalia, all.
peg