Christmas Eve 2008

I’m typing from Pawleys Island at the moment. We made it in last night around 10:30pm. Since we got here we have been working… that’s usually how it goes around here. We ran errands today trying to get everything done before places close early. We should be done slaving in about 2 hours. We still have about 3 dishes to make for dinner tomorrow. They sure like to work ya when you come home.

Oh… and check this. I was so excited because I knew that my family would be giving me money for the holiday. Thank ya Jesus cuz I am broke. Well… we were at Bi-lo and Mom happens to notice that one of my tires has a tear. UMP!!! That means Friday morning I will be taking my Christmas money and buying two tires, mounting and rotating them. This is going to end up costing me all of $600. So much for picking up a few articles of clothing… My car needs new shoes. I'm just grateful that I can even pay for the tires. Times are tight...

Check this out. We stopped by Aunt G’s house after Aunt M’s house. After piddling around doing a few things for her she tells me to go down under her sink cabinet. She wants me to try something. Apparently my grandmother had given her some grapes from her vine earlier in the year and she had made a little something something. My 80-something year old aunt had me sipping home-made wine in her kitchen. It had a little kick and I made a face. She told me, “that shouldn’t bother you”. My folks are hilarious. She don’t know nothing about my sipping habits and tolerance. LOL. My mom’s side for the most part does not really drink so when my aunt suggest I get a little something… just hilarious. We brought some back to the house for Grandma. She said it was strong but finished her glass. Ok… we about to get some supper. I will come back later… maybe.

I hope that everyone has a wonderful Christmas. Enjoy your family, enjoy your time… Take a long look around and be thankful for whatever it is that you have in your life. It really is a beautiful thing.