Sugar Cookies

Posted on Saturday, December 9, 2006 at 11:52

Last night my friend Hilary and I baked and decorated sugar cookies. I wanted to do this with her because she is the mommy of a seven week old baby girl and I think she enjoys the rare company of another grown up. Sadly, it only occured to me halfway through that my friend is not a domestic person, does not enjoy cooking, baking, gardening, etc. as much as me. I'm kind of embarassed, like I've been pushing her to be something she's not. I know she had fun, and we enjoy eachother's company, and she loves it when I take care of the baby long enough for her to check mail and do other two-handed chores. But at the same time I realized I've been horning in on their Christmas more than I should be.
I'll be spending Christmas with the Davies clan (dom's sister and her husband and two children and his extended family) for the third year in a row now. It is always a lovely experience, but it is not how Dom and I wish to celebrate the holidays. The materialism is overwhelming at their house. Dom and I love hand-made, used, and traditional. We love silver bells and Yule Logs, stockings stuffed with oranges and walnuts. As with Thanksgiving, I crave a holiday that makes me feel fullfilled, spiritually and emotionally. I want my ideals to be observed and celebrated.
Maybe I will stuff one of Dom's socks with fruit, nuts, and stollen this year, surprise him with a little representation of what we should have together.

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Posted by katenicholl on Sunday, December 10, 2006 at 04:57 - Link

Could they not come to you for Christmas? Then you could show them your Christmas.

Catherine :o)