I did nuttin' for Christmas....

So ahead is my semi-depressing, surprisingly long list of things I didn't do for Christmas. I didn't put up even half of the decorations, just a sad shell of a Christmas tree that has been re-arranged by a one year old at least a thousand times. I didn't bake. Not even sugar cookies and that would be for my benefit entirely, since they are my favorite thing. I didn't send Christmas cards, which is crazy...we had really cute family pictures I could have attached. I didn't go see the lights at temple square, or anywhere else for that matter. I didn't take Quincy to sit on Santa's lap. Every time I went to the mall the lines were so long, I couldn't justify the wait, especially with a busy little girl. I didn't "don" any gay or holiday apparel. I didn't host my annual "Aunt Shi's Christmas Surprise" so I imagine I can no longer call it annual, right? I didn't do neighbor gifts. I didn't fill the stockings. I didn't burn a wonderful smelling holiday candle. I didn't watch ANY holiday movies....not Elf, not Christmas Vacation, not the Grinch...not any of them. I didn't sip hot chocolate. I didn't use holiday paper towels and I forgot about getting the Christmas dishes and swapping them out for the month. I didn't set out the nativity, for fear the pieces would become part of a rousing rendition of "Old McDonald" and end up broken on the kitchen floor. I didn't do a secret Santa for a needy family. So, I think you get the picture......

There are a few things I did do. I did really enjoy Quincy's oohs and ahhs from the back seat when we would drive by homes with great lights and decor. I did sing Christmas songs to her while I was feeding her. I did make it to all of the holiday parties on time and prepared with the assigned dish or treat, even with my husband out of town. (since Sept. ugh.) I did finish all of the shopping, even some for myself since Jayson didn't have shopping options in Wyoming. I did have a peaceful and joyful, although tired, Christmas day with my wonderful family and enjoyed every minute even without all of the extras that I truly love about the holidays.