So, today was a good day, well, as good as could be expected. I can't help but miss my husband terribly on days like today. My dad is here though and has been good company and the kids loved seeing him again. We drove around and did some last minute shopping and then went to church tonight. After church, we had dinner at home and made sugar cookies for Santa. The kids really loved it but got to bed a lot later than expected. That meant that my job as the single Santa was going to start late and end late.
It is another one of those things you don't think about until you are in the middle of it. Tonight, I realized that I forgot to wrap any of the presents before now. Usually, when I do that, it isn't a big deal because Ian is here to help with the wrapping. Well, tonight, I had to take care of it. My dad helped a little with handing me tape and stuff, but I did all the wrapping. Not that I am complaining, because he did help, just that I had a lot to do. When I was about 3/4 the way through, my dad called it a night, and I finished up on my own. I sat there watching TV, wrapping gifts, and thinking about the fact that Ian and I would be doing this together right now if he were home. I don't know how to say this without it sounding like I am whining, it is just how I feel. I accept the situation and am learning to cope, it is just days like this that are upsetting and make me miss him more than usual.
So, it is 1am and my single Santa duties are done. It took a lot longer than I expected, but that is okay. The kids will be happy to see it. Even though most of it is from our families, the kids will still have a great Christmas. Hopefully, Ian will be able to Skype us in the morning, or at the very least, call us. For now, I am going to try and get a few hours sleep before my kids come running in my room to yell that Santa came.
Another day done, another day closer to seeing him again.
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