This Christmas wasn't exactly the best for us. Us meaning the three of us. We didn't exchange gifts or get April anything. She got things from her family on both sides and that's really fine with me. She's not old enough to remember who gets her what, or really what she even got. I was hoping that I would get paid before Christmas but I didn't so that put a little damper on the mood. But for everyone else, I got some of the gifts a while back. But, hopefully next year will be better.
So... going back April was able to see her cousin for a few hours the day before Christmas Eve. I guess they had fun. I really wasn't there too long as I came from work and was pretty much ready to go home and go to bed. But, from what I saw they did fine.
Christmas Eve, we went to Jason's mom's house. She bought us food from Applebee's. April opened her gifts which she's pretty happy with. Jason and I got giftcards, and we got her a little bath set. I'm excited to use my Bath and Body Works gift card. I can't wait. I'm in need of some new good smelly stuff. Jason and I used our other gift card and actually bought groceries. It came in handy.
Christmas Day, the three of us went to the Waffle House. We went to the one in Kentucky which is the one we usually go too. Had a nice breakfast. I really enjoyed spending some time with just the three of us on Christmas Day. After that, we headed up to see my family. Had a light lunch and then hung out and talked with everyone. I had a lot of laughs with my sisters which was pretty cool. It's been awhile. I really hope I can start to see them more often.
I took tons of pictures. I'm happy, one of the gifts that I got, which my other sister also got was a picture frame that has the word sister's on it so we took a picture of the three of us and I'm going to get them printed up so that we can each have a copy.
We all gathered together in the basement and opened gifts. Again, I took lots of pictures. We all got really nice things. I got a gift card that I applied towards my new shoes that I got today. A really nice pair of Nikes. It's been awhile since I actually got a pair of shoes that cost more than 20 bucks. Jason's mom gave me a nice pair but with my new job I have to have a pair of shoes that have good traction. I also got a new pair of work pants. The shoes were originally 79.00 but they were on sale for 49.00, and the pants were originally 29.00 and I got them for 19.00. So it was 70 something after taxes and I only ended up paying 20 bucks. I really like the shoes. They are super comfy.
April got a new car seat. She's out grown the one in my car, so she got a new one. She got some clothes, toys, books, and some other things. Over all she did really good. I love the fact that what she got were mostly learning toys. Not just toys but learning toys. She got the fridge letter magnets. She loves them. She figured it out in less a few seconds. It's an awesome way for her to learn all her letters, and they're color coated so she can learn vowels and how to spell.
I always enjoy spending time with my family. There are certain things that go on in life that make me more happy to have them. I see other people and their actions and I just thank my lucky stars that my life isn't that way... or the fact that I don't act the way some people do. I'm glad that I don't broadcast certain things. Everyone doesn't have to read everything... some things should just be kept private. I don't think people really think about how the things they say make them really look. If you say one thing, that you don't want in your life then don't turn around and make it to where that's all you have. It's non sense.
I'm not perfect. I've said this time and time again. I'll admit it. I never preach to be perfect. But, there are some things in life that I don't do. I don't hate for sure. I don't want my daughter to grow up hating any one for any reason. I'll let her make her choices with out any influence from me to the best of my ability. I refuse to sit here and broadcast every little thing. I wish that people would realise how bad it makes them look. No one should have to be afraid to say normal things for how some one else might take them. It's unfair.
But anyways, moving on. Things are going pretty good here now. I'm working about 40 hours a week. I'm liking it so far. I got my first pay check today. It felt so good to have money come into my account. I wanted a job, so I looked. I kept looking. I got a call and I went. I'm not giving up on it. Regardless of what happens. I stayed at my other job for a year and a half. If it weren't for needing more pay, and the benefits well I would still be there most likely.
Well, that's about it for now. I need to get off here and hop in the shower before Jason gets off work so I can fix him food.
