We've finally made our holiday plans, and we've told both sides of the family that we're staying home for the whole holiday season, Thanksgiving through New Years. Usually we alternate holidays, Thanksgiving with one family and Christmas with the other. This year we're staying home. Our families are welcome to join us. Noah can sleep on the floor in Alyssa's room and guests can use his queen bed.
We're tired of trying to travel, attend Noah's holiday basketball tournaments, and have some quality rest at home. We often return to work exhausted rather than rested after the holidays. The price of gas, traffic, and the weather can make the journey to see our families miserable.
As a child we spent most of the holidays at home, in Portland, just the five of us. I got to see my friends and enjoy my time off from school. We've spent a few holidays at home during our 18 years of marriage, but we've never stayed home for the whole season.
Another reason we're staying home is that Forrest is going to be traveling for work a lot more in the coming year. The county has tapped him to take the training necessary to become a bridge inspector for the public works department.
So all of you readers who are also relatives, give us a call and let us know when you're coming and Noah can change the sheets on his bed. Happy Holidays!
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