That stupid camel on TV always asks that. Well, its Christmas and hump day today. Both. I still hate the camel.
This morning we got up and had breakfast and showers and champagne and coffee. We opened our stockings. Marika ended up staying at her boyfriends last night. But she did show up this morning, prior opening gifts. By the time she got settled in, with some coffee and champagne and breakfast, 3 more showed. Em’s parents Hank and Beth and family friend Mary. Followed shortly thereafter by my sister Doriene and bro in law Vincent. See, from two to a lot. We are now a party.
As is usual, we spent as long as it takes to open a lot of gifts. Drank more champagne, a few bottles. Had more to eat. Had a Christmas morning. You know the drill.
For the most part we sat around the living room, drinking, eating and talking till late in the afternoon. I got up at some point and prepped the prime rib and put it in the oven. Set up the tables. Set the tables. Started the cocktails (it’s after 5) and then served drinks while others finished making dinner. And I drank a cocktail too.
My three oldest nephews showed up about now. Nice timing I think. Party got a little roaring what with everyone drinking too much and hangin our. After an hour plus of this the nephews had to go, just a quick stop. Marikas boyfriend showed up for dinner.
We sat down for dinner and some wine. No one was in a wine mood for most part. Prime rib was excellent. As was Yorkshire Pudding. And few other nice things. Some at the table were kinda drunk. Ok. We managed.
After eating we retired to the living room for the best part of dinner. Pie. Lemon, pecan and pumpkin. Made them myself. And they were excellent. Which I did not have to say so myself. I like pie.
our evening went in awhile longer. Till the in laws went to their hotel and the rest of us started to drop like flies. I went to bed. I was really tired. There’s a lot of work being a host. With the most.