It was Christmas. Like, three days ago. Oops.

And this was what was under our tree. Not true.

What is true: I have an amazing family and I feel so grateful for them these days. My mom came to town for the holiday and it was great that she did. She, my two brothers, my cousin, Zoe, Noel and I had a grand old time… but my mom was the lynch pin of the whole operation — Santa Claus incarnate… or Santa Christ, as my (Jewish) (beloved) cousin calls him.

Oh, and the giving. Yes, that. I gave people presents which I think they really liked. And they gave me presents. And presents came from out of town. And our Christmas tree gained ornaments.

And I think I may have had some visions of sugarplums.

It was a lovely time. Generosity abounded, with just a pinch of holiday overwhelm (i.e. I can’t…eat…more…cake). Mostly it was just really lovely for everyone involved. Happy days.