First, I feel so blessed that my mom is visiting me in Austin for Christmas. I spent two Christmases alone a couple of years ago and it was, frankly, miserable. Christmas to me will always be about family. This year it’s been walking the Trail of Lights with my mom (conclusion: lights are pretty, too many people) and then watching (/helping) her make burgundy meatballs this morning so we could eat them after our afternoon movie (Star Wars) with lefse for dinner tonight with a nice bottle of wine.
We’re spending the evening playing Rummy, talking, drinking, and making watching some Good Morning Call later.
So back to that — because as much as I honor my commitment to write every day — today I’m more interested in honoring the time spent with my mom.
With Love,
Natalie