CG is joining me tonight at my mom's cousin's for Christmas Eve. My mom's side has always done their big gathering the day before Christmas so that everyone can do what they want on Christmas.
On Christmas morning I will go over to my mom's for breakfast and presents with my 4 parents and two brothers. It always makes me happy that even though my parents have been divorced for over 15 years, they still care about each other and about us and are happy to spend holidays together. I am also thankful that my stepdads are open minded enough to be okay hanging out with their spouses' exes.
This will be the second time ever that I have not slept at my mom's on Christmas Eve. The first time was two years ago when we had a huge snowstorm that prevented anyone from driving. Christmas Eve and breakfast were consolidated into Christmas dinner instead that year. I am a little sad about not staying at my mom's, but I feel that I'm getting a little bit old to sleep in my childhood bed. It is pretty uncomfortable. My brother is home from Boston so he gets the nice guest bed. And now that I have a car, I have my own transportation in the morning. I think I will spend the night with CG instead because I don't want to wake up alone.
In the evening I will join CG at his parents' house for Christmas dinner.
As much as I kind of want to skip it, it means a lot to me to be spending the holiday with my loved ones, including my boyfriend. For the past 3 years I tried to get my ex to come to my family gatherings since his family was in Utah, but he was never brave enough. I'm glad that CG is, and that he loves me and wants to be a part of all aspects of my life.
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