We didn't go anywhere or do anything until supper tonight when Dennis' Grandma hosted our traditional New Year meal. We enjoyed black-eyed peas and hog jowl, greens, cornbread, corned beef and cabbage, and a super delicious chocolate cheesecake that Gigi brought. Our contributions were grapes (one sweet month for each grape eaten!), tea, and a hatful of New Years resolutions that I made up. We drew for our resolutions, and it was pretty fun to see who got what. Dennis will make a new friend, plant a tree, memorize a bible verse, and not pick his nose in public this year. David will get more exercise, be more patient, and read his bible more often. Pop has to take a barefoot walk, play more, catch a fish, and eat delicious chocolate. Gran will sing out loud, read 5 books, and be silly more often. I will create something of my own design and write someone a letter. Gigi will dance, Grandma will paint something red and play outside more. Bob will thank God often and with joy and will do something special for someone. There were others, but those are the ones that came to mind! Seems like there was a donation to a good cause (Gigi) and telling someone how special they are (Gran), and my mind fails to recall the rest. We had some good laughs and fun fellowship together. Dennis built and played in pillow forts. He walked around with a peppermint stuck in his cheek and tried to sneak a second one in as well. David wouldn't let him, and Dennis protested, saying "I need two so I can be a squirrel!". We didn't want him to have any more sugar, so we denied his request to stuff both cheeks.
The holidays aren't over yet. We're observing the 12 days of Christmas, and we'll end our festivities on Epiphany (January 6). And then we'll begin coordinating the major birthday event that Dennis is already planning.
Happy New Year!
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