Christmas comes and goes so fast

Our Christmas holiday has and is coming together nicely. Last Sunday we were at our nephew Mark and his wife Megan's for Carol's side of the family's get together with brunch and gift exchanging. We had a very nice time there, Ian was able to be here with his girlfriend Alie. The day before Carol and I made the rounds to get most of our shopping done. Ian was back with us last night and is home until Sunday when he needs to return to work in New Hampshire so its us and the pets for Christmas Day. Sunday, Carol and I will join with some of my brothers and sister's family to celebrate at my mother's. I need to remember to slow things down in the mind to appreciate the time we get to spend together with our familys.