A Quick Hello...

[judy]

I just wanted to post a quick hello. I got home on Thursday, but I'm out of energy.

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas, and that all is well. I had a lovely Christmas.

Love you all,

Judy

[Marilyn]

So glad you had a nice Christmas. Please do come back when your well rested and tell us all about it!!!

[DianaB]

We've been waiting patiently for you to get back home, Judy, so you can tell us how things went. Rest up, a few more days won't kill us.

[Forgivenmom5]

Hi Judy,

So glad you had a good time. When you are rested you will have to tell us about it. Also, Angela has something to tell you about her husband, Brendon. He is finally a perfect nerd now.

[Janet]

Hey Judy!!! I'm so glad you're back. I have to admit, I can get along a few days without your posts, but I was starting to go through withdrawals.

I'm very anxious to hear about your holiday and hopefully you'll have some pictures you can post. Get rested my friend...glad you're home!

[rivermom]

That is wonderful you had such a nice time Judy. Welcome home and I look forward to hearing all about your Christmas.

[Gina]

Hi Judy,

Missed you g/f rest up and get back here..lol tell us all about your visit with your family. Hi Sheryl <waving > glad to see that you posted .

[Mandy]

Glad you had a great time, come share story & pics with us when you feel up to it ;)

[AngieDoogles]

I'll be looking forward to your pics and stories. I'm so glad you had a great time. :)

[judy]

I finally have time to sit down and visit with y'all today! I've been so busy.

Christmas was lovely - it was just my daughter, SIL, the kids, me and my ex. We got there after the "Santa" gifts were open. (My oldest granddaughter found out about Santa - she's growing up!) We had a really nice, leisurely dinner and then opened our gifts. It was all very positive and fun.

I gave my daughter a card, and one to my SIL. Of course Jessie's was gushy. In Steve's, I wrote something about how much I appreciate him and how glad I am that he is able now to have me back in the family. A little sucking up can go a very long way - and I do appreciate him for taking care of my daughter and the kids, and for growing to the point where he could let go of whatever anger he had towards me.
He hugged me and whispered to me that he's glad I'm back in the family too.

Wow! Life can change on a dime!

The next day, my daughter and I met with her realtor, who I'm going to use. We saw a gorgeous condo in Oneonta. She's going to keep looking further downstate for me because, although this one is really beautiful, spotless, and I could build a nice life there, it's not exactly what I want. We shall see.
Sometimes "you can't always have what you want, but you get what you need."
I have an idea of what I want - what will really happen - who knows?

Thursday was the day they were getting their new Malamute puppy. I decided that between Christmas, condos, being there 3 times in the past month, and so on, it was time for me to go home! Long story - I ended up staying the day while they drove to Newark Airport for the new dog, but I left Thursday night.

I really needed to be alone. I was feeling scattered and I'm usually very centered. So, I've been resting and am happily back to myself again.

I took no pictures (except of the new puppy)- so if you look at the post of my Thanksgiving dinner table pictures, give or take a few guests, they look exactly like the Christmas dinner table.

[Janet]

I'm so glad you had a wonderful Christmas Judy!!! It's just so amazing that at the first of the year your posts were great, but missing your daughter and grandchildren so bad. You're right....it does change on a dime and in this case for the very best.

I'm glad that you'll be able to be here more too. You're always missed when you're not here.

[DianaB]

It's always so wonderful to hear how your life has changed with your daughter and son-in-law. It just makes my heart say "Awwwww"!!!! It is truly one of those wonderful Christmas stories that you hear about!! And we got to see it unfold on here!!!!! I'm so very happy for you, Judy! I know that the right place to move is going to open up for you one of these days too!!! Glad that you're back. I missed you!