Our Second Christmas

 Just this month, because money was tight around Christmastime, we, as a family, celebrated a second Christmas. Mom was determined to keep the tree up until we were able to celebrate, and when we did, it was nice. 
  Instead of a "fancy" Christmas dinner, everyone agreed on Pizza. Because of the meds I'm on, I bypassed the pizza and had a dinner of Coke. After Dinner we all opened our presents, it was fun, and to me, more intimate than when it's celebrated on the 25th of Dec.
  Later that night, mom and I were talking and both agreed that it was quite fun to have Christmas in another month other than Dec, and then I suggested maybe doing it the years that the kids visit in-laws for Christmas. Mom seemed to have liked that idea, and hopes that we can all coordinate visits to in-laws. For Dave and I, it's not really a big issue as my family opens gifts in the morning and Dave's family does gifts in the evening, but it's not a fun travel all in one day, especially for that time of year.