Christmas Part Two - Dear Christmas Tree.. I'm sorry.

I think I forgot what it's like to be a kid on Christmas. Beautiful Mr. Almost Poshlust reminded me this morning when I awoke at 6 am to find him staring at me. This was a definate improvement over waking up at 4 am to find him doing the same. *smile* I suggested he start the coffee and he was out of bed in a flash to start our Christmas morning.

This was our first Christmas together (last year I was in India) and I have to say, that I'm not sure many could measure up to this one. It was amazing. We lay in bed and unwrapped our stockings, then opened up our presents. I don't think that anyone could have made a stocking better suited to me. Mr. Almost Poshlust even remembered how much I love wedding almonds and made a package. Filled with perfect, wonderful gifts (even a Wonder Woman Comic!) I really could have stopped there in terms of gifts. I don't know how he did it, but it was positively perfect. You'll have to read Mr. A.P's blog to find out what I got him..

Our Christmas tree managed to hold up until Christmas morning (God bless you brave little tree.. ) and we sat around and unwrapped our gifts there.. It took a wonderful hour and a half. Mr. A.P. really out did himself, I have to say. He gave me Emily Post's Ettiquette book, a book on Jackson Pollock, candles, the new Neko Case cd, some much needed socks (really.. really.. cool socks) and .. the piece de resistance - an iPod mini! A little green beauty that is now residing in my perfect green purse filled with Cat Power, Ben Kweller, The Roots, and all the perfect music that I ever wanted. The presentation was the best - Mr. A.P. gave me the Emily Post book, saying this was my big gift (which it was), and when I opened it, there was a picture of his back pack with another gift in it. I had to find the backpack and get the gift out.. at which I promptly "freaked out" and we didn't open any more gifts for a little bit. *smile*

My daddy got me a new set of pearls and pearl earrings, and a beautiful little silver elephant from Jaipur that has such a beautiful memory attached to it that it was definately a tear jerker. My fantastic mother got me a plethora of fantastic shawls and jewllery and art supplies. It was truly amazing. We had a fantastic morning, lazing about playing with our new toys. It was a Christmas that I won't soon forget, nevermind that it was the first we had together. It was amazing.

So, after all the gift opening was done and the oohing and aahing finished we started, (sorta) getting ready to go to Mr. Almost Poshlust's brothers for Christmas dinner. I have to admit, I was terribly nervous. I've never been to anybody elses Christmas, where they have their own traditions and such. I didn't want to step on any toes or cross any lines. But, as I should have expected, it was fantastic.. I couldn't wish for a better family to know.. or to love.

Coming up - the Gibbon's Family Christmas.