Christmas and Second Christmas

This year I worked a 12 hour day shift on Labor and Delivery for Christmas Eve. I was crazy busy with 3 new admissions and 3 births within about 4 hours. I had a student who was pretty good and was able to do some of the work for me, but I was beat by about 5pm. I waddle like a pregnant person when I am tired, and there was some definite waddling by the end of the day. I got home around 9 and Shawn and I got up at 5:30am to drive down to Leah's house in Southern Maryland. We were there by 8:20 and joined in the present opening. We brought gifts from my parents in addition to a few for each other and presents for the Haas/Detrick/Montoya crew. It was a lovely day of watching Olivia play with her new computer from Santa and other fun toys, and Andrew crawling around getting into everything. We had a nice prime rib with Yorkshire pudding (a real treat in a house with 2 celiac's,) mashed potatos, green bean casserole, and gravy. After a few naps and lots of nice visiting, we headed home so Shawn could sleep before working the next day. I spent yesterday sleeping and reading, it was fantastic.

Katrina and Randolph came over last night so we could have second Christmas today. We re-enacted Christmas Eve last night and Christmas morning today with stockings, breakfast, and of course more presents! I got some maternity clothes and kitchen gadgets, and Shawn got a new flash and camera bag. Today we had waffles with berry compote and whipped cream for breakfast followed by an all important nap. Then our friend Rob and his girlfriend Erica came over for Rock Band and dinner. It's been a nice extended Christmas. I have been very bah-humbug this year with so many things going on, it has been nice to just be with friends and family for a few restful days. We have one more day off which will start with breakfast burritos featuring applewood smoked bacon, green chile, New York Chedder, and flour tortillas from El Paso so it's gotta be a good day!