We had quite enough drama for our Christmas, thank you very much. On Christmas Eve, our personal Santa (my DH) fell down and hit his head on a table and had to go to the hospital for stitches. He is OK now, but it was very chaotic for awhile there. You see, my daughter and son in law had just arrived around mid-night and the dogs got into a bit of a scuffle. My son and son in law were in the midst of separating the dogs, and my husband got up from the couch where he was sitting, caught his foot in the carpet, keeled over and smacked his head on a table. Lots of barking, shouting and blood. I had never realized what creative swear words my children had in their repertoire. And on Christmas too.
Everything is calm now. The head is stitched up, the eye is swollen and black and blue, but no real harm done.
Other than that, our Christmas was lovely. Oh, except that we kept wondering where the 86 year old grand parents were on Christmas morning. They had phoned at 8:00 am to say they were on their way, and by 10:00, still had not arrived. They drive slowly, but not that slowly. Around 10:00, we got a call from a woman on her cell phone, saying she was walking her dog when she came upon two elderly folks in an older model Audi who claimed to be lost. Yup, those were our missing elders. I guess this is the last year we will be having them come down to visit us. Next time we will all descend upon them so they don't have to leave their house.
On the plus side, the tree did not get knocked over. And the dogs are exhausted and have been sleeping a lot.
Sara and Ryan brought Remy down for Christmas with them, and Santa left him toys just like he did for Ozzie and Sophie. Only Sophie thought all the toys were for her. See? She is carrying all three Snugga Wubbas around in her mouth. Remember the movie "Finding Nemo"? Remember the sea gulls that flapped around shouting "Mine! Mine! MINE!"? That's my girl.
Ozzie doesn't care. He is napping heavily. He doesn't care what the heck his sister does as long as she leaves him alone. He is in his new favorite spot on the top of the back of the sofa in the living room, where he can keep one bleary eye on everyone. Just don't ask him to get up.
Sigh. Enough for this year. Hope your Christmas celebration was, well.....peaceful.
My goodness what an eventful Christmas! Another one to remember.
Posted by: Mary Flynn | December 28, 2009 at 05:06 AM
Glad your husband and grandparens are ok...
Posted by: badlands quilts | December 28, 2009 at 05:07 AM
We ended up with a broken leg for one of my dad's cousins on the day after Christmas at the dinner at my grandmother, ice and alcohol were involved. I don't think peace ever really gets involved in the equation at Christmas lol
Posted by: Cara | December 28, 2009 at 05:49 AM
Oh my goodness, a most memorable Christmas for sure! Mine pales by comparison. All I did was sit on the couch watching movies while I stitched the binding on my snowball quilt.
Posted by: Julie in the Barn | December 28, 2009 at 05:58 AM
Don't tell you husband that I laughed and laughed at your account of the Christmas Eve accident. Glad everyone got through the holidays only slightly scathed.
Posted by: Susan Ramey Cleveland | December 28, 2009 at 06:08 AM
What an exciting Christmas! Glad that all is well.
Posted by: Jocelyn | December 28, 2009 at 06:26 AM
Sounds like just a little too much excitement over at your house for Christmas. Hopefully a very peaceful Christmas for you next year with no er trips!
Posted by: sherri | December 28, 2009 at 08:34 AM
I'm glad your husband is ok. It will make for great stories at the office. He can say you hit him with a frying pan because he got you a treadmill for Christmas........or that he was in a drunken brawl at the local saloon. He could have fun with it. LOL
Amen to the end of the year. I hope 2010 is better financially. This economy has hit my family pretty bad. Onward and upward!
Posted by: Molly in Sumner, WA | December 28, 2009 at 08:36 AM
A Christmas to remember - glad that all ended well for everyone concerned.
I did the falling down bit two years ago, unfortunately not in the comfort of my home, but in the middle of the main street of our little town - entered 2009 with a black eye (great conversation starter).
Take care and enjoy the rest of the holiday season.
Posted by: CarlaH | December 28, 2009 at 08:43 AM
Oh my! Thankfully all those drama stories had a good ending...hope the remainder of the year is full of Peace and Plenty!
Posted by: AnnieO | December 28, 2009 at 08:59 AM
Nicole,
Oh my goodness, that could have been so bad wth your husband falling!! Glad that all is going to be okay. And that your parents (husband's parents?) were able to get there okay---I am impressed that at 86 they are up, dressed and out and about! Wow! I was in my new Christmas pj's all day.
Hope you get to quilt this week!
Beverly in WA
Posted by: Beverly | December 28, 2009 at 09:28 AM
P.S. The picture of Sophie with all the toys in her mouth is priceless!! I bet she keeps you busy. :)
Posted by: Beverly | December 28, 2009 at 09:31 AM
Well, your day was a bit more exciting than mine. Our only drama was when grandson Carter somehow fell on his hand and got up screaming and it was hanging there like a rag doll. We thought he broke his hand or wrist but luckily he hadn't. Miraculously a cookie fixed it!
Posted by: [email protected] | December 28, 2009 at 09:47 AM
I'm sorry that things were, shall we say, hectic. It'll be a great story for other years, though. And someone could dress up like "Dad at Christmas" for the next Halloween party. (sorry!)
I am truly sorry about the grandparents, though. That must have been frightening for them, poor things. That lady was so nice to call you all. My Mom lives near me and is 86. She still drives well but won't take her cell phone with her. Stubborn!
I hope you have a boring and uneventful week and a very Happy New Year!!!
xo
Posted by: Miss Jean | December 28, 2009 at 10:25 AM
Does Christmas ever meet expectations? Ours was spent snowbound- It's Monday and the first I've been out since last Wednesday. ARGHHH!!! The good thing was, I had lots of time to sew and finished up several projects. Happy New Year.
Posted by: Betty | December 28, 2009 at 10:40 AM
Never a dull moment with those pups in the house! I'm glad Dennis is ok and that the grandparents showed up after all. Sounds like next time you need to bring the celebration to them.
Posted by: Lisa D. | December 28, 2009 at 11:18 AM
Glad everyone is ok. That picture of Sophie with all three toys in her mouth is hilarious.
Posted by: Allyson in Alaska | December 28, 2009 at 12:51 PM
Sounds like a very eventful christmas! Glad it all worked out ok.
Posted by: Kate | December 28, 2009 at 03:37 PM
Oh my word!!! It's like watching one of those Christmas movies, like Chevy Chase in Christmas Vacation. I'm glad everyone is okay (for the most part). The dog pictures are adorable. May you have a peaceful and accident-free New Years!
Posted by: Renee Lange | December 28, 2009 at 06:10 PM
Hi Nicole I hope your New Year is Better than your Xmas it sounds like it was A hectic time.A Very Happy New Year to you and all your Family I will catch up with you in the new year.
Hugs Mary.
Posted by: Nanna mary | December 29, 2009 at 01:23 AM
Did your husband have to go to the Emergency Room on Christmas? It's always something at your house! I like a man with a few battle scars!
It's so good to see the dogs!
Have you been able to squeeze out any sewing time? The little bit I was able to fit into my schedule kept me sane this year. I usually feel pretty sorry for myself after I've done all the shopping, wrapping, decorating and cooking for the holidays. My good cheer is usually gone by the big day, this year I was more mellow, it's either the sewing or age!
Posted by: Thelma | December 29, 2009 at 04:34 AM
OH my goodness...it's Christmas with the Griswald's Family Vacation! Our family get togethers are always very interesting, but I think yours wins the prize! No stitches here!
Posted by: Kathy Wagner | December 29, 2009 at 09:47 AM
Are you sure your last name isn't Griswald? Poor thing having all that excitement on Christmas...hope he is on the mend now.
Posted by: Jane Weston | December 30, 2009 at 09:35 AM
Well our Christmas sure was more peaceful than yours! Love your dogs, really love them!
Posted by: Heckety | December 31, 2009 at 01:06 PM