UPDATE---yeah it's been a month already

So, Santa did come and he didn't maime himself on any forgotten toy or someones dirty or clean clothes on the floor. (With my kids, you have both.) We had a very busy and fun Christmas but I have officially decided to just say NO to some of the Traditional get togethers my family has.

I think we just tend to see toooooo much of everyone so by the Christmas Brunch everyone is tired and simply wants to enjoy some peace and quiet. It's not like we didn't see them for the extended family Christmas party, or Christmas Eve get together just that same week. We also get together for lots of food and fun with games on New Years Eve. So, I know I say this every year that we are going to skip out on the Brunch and touch base with my family in a week, but I just can't seem to make that resolution stick. It could be that I have been doing the brunch my entire life. I'm the only one who seems to care, however.

Darin is usually so tired from the chaotic morning that he would rather regroup before going to his parents house for Christmas dinner. I can't say as I blame him, cause it was nice to have time to enjoy some of the gifts that we received. My kids like seeing their cousins but I think they would be okay to wait 'til new years to show their toys to the cousins on my side. You know that you're in trouble when in the middle of eating your six year old says we need to leave and go to the other Grandmas. I think he knows that once we do that, he'll be able to get home a little faster.

I was going to tell my mom of my decision so I would have time to psyche myself up for next Christmas and not succumb to guilt, or family pressure, but I think I'm a chicken. Wish me luck. I figure if I tell her in January, she'll be okay. And if not, she'll have the rest of the year to get used to the idea and I can stick to my guns and just say NO>>>>