I've been cooking all day for our holiday party tomorrow. Eventually, almost everyone rsvped, which is good. We are having a herd, so I made a second trifle and lots of small rotis. Tomorrow is the big cookout, and others will be beside me working, but today was quiet and I listened to CDs of Christmas music, which I love. The anxiety of the party has dissolved, and now I'm in a state of happy anticipation. My older daughter, her husband and their three children will arrive, which is part of the anticipation. The party means friendship to me, and I value my friends so very much. This is what I do to express my gratitude. My son, who has been co-hosting with me for the last few years, is clearly of the same mindset, and he stablizes me and makes the whole planning thing fun and interesting.
I attempt to have all the food ready before guests arrive, so I can chat with people and admire the small children of my son's friends. I love seeing the awe at the tree, and my snow globes are a big hit with the little ones. I love it that this year all four of our kids will be here with their spouses and children. It's special.
So right now, the Christmas songs are right speech for me, talking of love and peace and joy.
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