Enjoying Christmas

Three intense days and it was over. Usually we spread our Christmas events over two weekends. This year we found a way to make sure that our three family events took place on consecutive days. Go figure.
I got smart (after how many years now?) and insisted we travel across town in the morning instead of the afternoon. A light movie to fill the hours we had on our hands, and Christmas event number one wasn't colored (or canceled) by maddening traffic jams.
Other than the intensity of the schedule, I found myself enjoying Christmas this year. A nice change of pace. I showed up as myself and didn't bother getting bothered by the crazier family patterns, while indulging in the warmth and humor and connection. As long as we don't try to have all three events on the same day, I think I could do this again.