Our first round of Christmas company left today. Mama and Daddy hit the road around 10 this morning; Sister and her hubby turned out of the driveway a few minutes ago.
And when we shut the door behind Sister and B. - a tiny bit sad that the house is returning to normal traffic patterns (for a few hours, at least) - the little man ran back into the kitchen, plopped down in his seat at the table, picked up his peanut butter and jelly sandwich and said, “That was great, Mama - having everybody here.”
And you know? It really was.
Christmas ‘07 has been a good ‘un.
Hope yours has been, too.
Holly Smith says:
Oh, it has! Praise God for His goodness to us. Yo, with your house full of company and us, with not even a speck of company. But it was right for this year. We have really enjoyed the us-ness!
I can just picture your family driving down that lovely driveway! May God’s blessings be ON each of you!
Love in Him,
Holly
December 27th, 2007 at 6:40 pm
Holly Smith says:
I wasn’t being hip, I meant “you” not “yo.” Hee hee!
December 27th, 2007 at 6:41 pm
Makeshift Mama says:
This has been the best Christmas ever! Visits with family have been awesome, presents have been few and practical (yay - no clutter), and there has been little to no stress! WOOHOO! Glad you enjoyed it, too!
December 27th, 2007 at 7:28 pm
Lisa says:
I have thought several times over that last couple of days how this has been a wonderful Christmas. We had a great day with my husbands family on the 23rd and then I cooked (and it wasn’t crazy!!) on Christmas Eve and my parents came over for the evening. My dad is in very poor health so to have him here and in a good mood was great. Then Christmas was spent at home with just us and it was so peaceful and just they way we wanted. The guys have left for the deer lease and now the girls get to shop, shop, shop and eat lots of Mexican food!! What more could anyone ask for??? :-)
December 27th, 2007 at 7:43 pm
MyBestInvest says:
We ran ourselves ragged from Friday morning to late Tuesday night. But yes, it was good.
It’s also good being free from some of the commitments and other stress associated with Christmas.
I’m glad you and the fam had a good visit!
December 27th, 2007 at 8:10 pm
Lysa TerKeurst says:
I like your little man and his great wise words! And I’m just too jealous that you got to go to Big Girl Stores yesterday and buy fun things like shoes. I love the TJ and the Stein-make me happy-Marts. But alas with five kids and a list of returns only Claires, Limited Too, and the Target (pronounced Tar-jay)were on my list. Do you think TJ saved some shoes for me?
December 27th, 2007 at 8:25 pm
Kelly says:
Keep the laughter going, Sophie, keep the laughter going. Ha!
December 27th, 2007 at 8:45 pm
Alli ~Mrs. Fussypants says:
Oh, I just love how our little babies can make everything all sunshine & rainbows!
I am a new reader and now I see what all the “BooMama Hoo-Haw” is all about.
You have a supa-fab blog, darlin’!
You gotta new fan! :)
December 27th, 2007 at 8:47 pm
Dnksmommy (Lorrie) says:
Glad your Christmas was great! So was ours!
December 27th, 2007 at 9:18 pm
Nan says:
I’m so glad you had a good one!
Hugs,
Nan
December 27th, 2007 at 9:19 pm
dana says:
Boo Mama, I know what you mean!!! We just got home today (my son and I) and tomorrow my son leaves for a week for his dad’s house so it will just be me. :( I’m not ready for the quiet house. I love the hustle and bustle of the holidays.
December 27th, 2007 at 9:20 pm
Melinda says:
That is sweet. It is always good when after all the company leaves you still have really good vibes about how everything went. Sounds like you had a nice holiday and your son really encapsulated it all.
December 27th, 2007 at 9:48 pm
Lavender Chick says:
I’m so glad that your Christmas was a good ‘un!
I chuckled about your son eating a pb&j sandwich… After a week of all that Christmas food, nothing hits the spot better! And of course a Quarter Pounder…
December 27th, 2007 at 10:30 pm
Paulette1958 says:
I must concur, best Christmas ever! I absolutely loved every minute of it and cant wait til the next one LOL because it will be the best one ever as well!
I am sad its over too.
December 27th, 2007 at 10:46 pm
shelley says:
It has been a good one. We just had another celebration tonight, our last one. I’m tired, but not exhausted, and my kids are thrilled with the fun times we’ve had. Now I’m ready to put my feet us for a few days!
December 27th, 2007 at 11:05 pm
Gretchen says:
My inlaws just landed a couple of hours ago. We had quiet for a couple of days…now company. It’s all good.
Blessings.
December 27th, 2007 at 11:09 pm
Joanna says:
I’m still chuckling over Alex saying ‘my word’ over everything! You’ve raised him right!
Glad you had a good time with family - enjoy it as not everyone has good family times. Of course this means you got some serious blog fodder. I’m sure Sister will keep the record straight. :)
December 27th, 2007 at 11:57 pm
jennifer says:
Sometimes kids say just the right things at just the right times.I hope you and your family have a Happy New Years.
December 28th, 2007 at 7:17 am
dcrmom says:
Yes, praise the Lord for an uneventful Christmas. :-)
December 28th, 2007 at 7:55 am
Indiana Keetha says:
But there always IS that “whew” of relief when the house is all yours again, isn’t there? Well - - - there is for me anyway.
December 28th, 2007 at 8:41 am
Rinty says:
Lovely Christmas Tour as usual Boomama but a WARNING to all, I went on and clicked and my computer screen went made, wondows opening all over the place and the compouter froze it took HOURS to sort out. There appears to be a VIRUS on one or more of the links so even if you have a good virus scan it will still get through because you have clicked on it to open it when you click to see the christmas tour.
So watch out. I like this site and have no desire to upset anyone but feel people need to know !
December 28th, 2007 at 8:46 am
Jenni says:
*sigh*
Indeed.
December 28th, 2007 at 8:48 am
Leigh says:
I’m glad you had a great Christmas! Anytime I have house guests, I spend the week before wondering why I agreed to do such a thing, and the week after wishing they would come back. LOL
December 28th, 2007 at 9:39 am
lynn says:
I am so glad you had a happy Christmas! We did, too. A good balance of friends and food and fun - all support and strengthened by our time in worship of our God-with-us. Praise Him!
December 28th, 2007 at 10:20 am
Carol @ I Throw Like A Girl says:
It was just us this Christmas and after a whole houseful of guests for Thanksgiving, it was too quiet for me. My hubby and kids were adamant about staying home though, in spite of invites from 2 different relatives. I think by Christmas night, when all was quiet, they were wishing they had listened to the Mom and we had gone somewhere with lots of action. But, I cannot complain. As long as we are all home together, I really am happy. Blessed New Year to All!
December 28th, 2007 at 11:05 am
Laura says:
The sweet words from children. Much better than the conversation that went on between 2 children in my house last night.
Child 1: Where are my webkinz?
Child 2: I don’t know, probably in your butt.
We tried not to laugh. He just turned 5 and we have NO IDEA where that came from! WHERE do they get this sometimes???
December 28th, 2007 at 12:46 pm
Christie McGee says:
Good un? I think so. We have a week full of Christmases because of split families, etc. so we just finished last night! But it is good to see everyone. We are blessed.
Even made a few “resolutions” to be better at keeping up with each other throughout the year!
Peace & Blessings!
December 28th, 2007 at 1:20 pm
Maggie says:
Wow. That’s company for a LONG time…you need you a HOT bath sista! Go SOAK!
December 28th, 2007 at 4:01 pm
chris says:
Sounds wonderful. I had the most relaxed easy going Christmas that I have had in years.
December 28th, 2007 at 5:03 pm
Leslie (snaphappyinkymomma) says:
That’s so sweet — comments like that make it all worth it, don’t they?
December 28th, 2007 at 5:40 pm
Becky says:
Aww, that’s so sweet that your little guy appreciates company and visits from friends and fam like that at his tender age. Of course it helps to have everything return to normal after a time, too. Sounds like everything was juuuuust right for you all for Christmas.
Loved the “My Word” comment, too. And I had to chuckle at missing your ministry op there in the shoe department, lol!
December 28th, 2007 at 7:18 pm
Traci says:
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December 28th, 2007 at 9:07 pm
Nicki says:
That is so sweet!! I’m glad you had a good Christmas despite the mess in the oven!! =)
December 29th, 2007 at 10:26 am
Parenting Judy says:
Keep laughing…just keep laughing and have fun as a family….i am sure you must have had fun for the Christmas!
December 31st, 2007 at 9:07 am
SAHMmy Says says:
What a sweetie! I love how easygoing kiddos are! Afer 5 days of playing with seven of his cousins my son said, It’s fun playing at Grandma’s but I’ll be happy to go home too. I expected to have to drag him kicking and screaming to the car. Who knew preschoolers had stimulation limits?
January 1st, 2008 at 9:29 am