After spending Christmas with my family, Carrie proceeded to work the next two days. It wasn't at the top of her Christmas list, but you do what you have to do.
Once she finished, we were clear to pack our bags and drive south to visit Grandma and Grandpa. My parents helped by watching Roxy for the weekend. I helped by deciding which Wawa to gas up at.
Shane was thrilled. I think we've given him the misconception that Christmas is a week-long festivity instead of a day. He was eager to start unwrapping upon arrival.
Saturday morning the ripping and tearing frenzy began. Shane's a pro.
I took a few pics of the process, but Grandpa is a photography buff. I figured I could easily get some shots from him later.
After presents, Carrie's brother, Chris, and his family came over for lunch. My wife performed her Super Aunt transformation and immediately started entertaining.
Ironically, I don't have many pictures of Shane and his cousins, because they showed up right before nap time. Chris' wife, Rachel, said that all of their children fell asleep in the car on the way over or they would have wanted a nap, too. Then, they packed up after lunch and were on their merry way before Shane woke up (probably to fall asleep in the car again on the way home).
I was sad that Shane didn't get more cousin time. He may have been jealous of Sophia, though. She takes to Carrie very quickly. Carrie reciprocates and then they're off. I ended up tending to Baby Nathaniel and Noah was content bouncing between us or on his own.
After the cousins left, Shane woke up and he got to monopolize Grandma, Grandpa, and all the treasures that their house stores.
When Sunday afternoon came, we loaded up to brave travel traffic. Carrie was scheduled to work Monday morning! Talk about an unfortunate holiday schedule, but we managed to find time to visit everyone. People always make time for what they really value. Family should rate near the top. I prefer to visit family for holidays and vacation instead of going somewhere fancy or abroad.
I was going to write something more, but it's late. It was profound. It was elegant.
In my head at least. Now it's forgotten mush.
Christmas 2013 was a grand time and we got to spend it with family! It's going to be tougher to make both families fit when my parents move, so I'm glad we're making the most of it for Shane while both sets of grandparents are in driving distance.
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