This Christmas I was a 'one'.....single.....
Many seem to always find the down side of this situation....but here are the joys!
I didn't have to share my time going to the in-laws. As a matter of fact, there was not ONE single argument about who parents we would share our Christmas meal with. I did not have to buy endless candles for sister-in-law, nor did I receive bottles of bubble bath! Thank God!
I attended the church (no spouse to argue) I wanted with my children. When I realized I would be alone on Christmas eve, I organized a last minute poker party ..... calling/emailing everyone and invited them. As expected, most had plans...but for 10 people it was an answered prayer. They did not have anything to do on Christmas eve either!
Perhaps one of my most favorite joys, I got to spend my Christmas bonus on ME!!!!
At 3am my daughter (22 yrs old-home for the holidays) called me for a ride. Just a bit too much Christmas cheer (I told her when she left I'd be happy to give her a ride home). As I drove to get her, yet another plus of singleness crossed my mind. I did not have to explain to anyone why I was going out at 3am! The snow was softly falling and sparkeled in my headlights, it was a beautiful Christmas drive. On the way home we enjoyed a special conversation. I'm not sure any man would understand this joy of motherhood.
So, yeah....Christmas Eve I did climb into bed alone....but I was filled with the joy of spending a relaxing evening with my friends and family.
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