day 127: embracing rituals
Dinner at 530More homemade rolls than there are people in Wyoming
Grandkids acting out the nativity
Family recital
Grandpa handing out candy canes to each family member (this includes a quick sit on Grandpa's lap for a photo taken by Grandma)
Singing with Grandma at the piano and either me or my niece Aisha leading (we alternate years)
Grandkids in a circle to do their gift exchange.
Dessert
Downstairs for some pretty competitive Musical Chairs (kids and then grownups) (grab a gift from the big bag when you get out!)
Round-the-world ping pong (grab another gift when you get out)
Clean up, dishes, put furniture where it belongs
Hug everyone
Drive home
Go to bed happy that you love your extended family, and they love you.
3 comments
Your party sounds suspiciously similar to mine...
I'm gonna have to suggest we add in around-the-world ping-pong as well. That'd be way fun.
Thanks for the ideas for next year!
You are lucky to have them--and they are lucky to have you.
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