We had our holiday party last night, and we felt it went very well. It was filled with right speech moments: wishes for a lovely holiday, inquiries about grandchildren, compliments on the food and decorations, small talk about hip problems, and general "catching up". I like to bring people together, and I enjoy watching other people have vibrant conversations as much as participating in my own. I have to be light on my thinking feet, keeping and eye out for bringing out more salad and main dishes, making sure there are serving spoons, opening bottles of wine, and the surprise requests: cold medicine, toys for a little fellow to play with, a four year old's quiet request of a flower from the Buche de Noel, and accepting offers of help.
For me the party is the highlight each year. I love that my son and I now share all responsibilities. It's fun to have a buddy. I enjoy that half the guests are now his, and I have a little window into his life and world. I really love that he, and my other kids, want their friends to meet and socialize with us. It's flattering.
Now, on to see my granddaughter in her role in a musical. Judy Garland II, with red hair and a lot of moxie.
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