This time of year.

I was never family orientated till a couple years ago. Family was not something i prioritized during Christmas, or any time in general. I've always lived states or countries away from extended family and i was always content with that. Now that i've been thrown in the mix of my psychotic families during the holidays i don't know how i ever managed to be away from these crazies all the years before. I love the feeling i get when im in the middle of all the chaos. The aunt who keeps screaming at her adhd kid, the mother getting anxiety out the roof so just starts acting like she escaped the crazy house, the dad who without fail breaks something of my grandpas, the grandpa who is now yelling, well more like a muffled mumbling of some sort, the seven dogs that everyone feels the need to bring to the party, running around chasing the imaginary squirrel, the idiots in the corner just cracking jokes and laughing at everyone, usually thats where i'll be found with my brother, the cousins who have the same two lines that made one person laugh, on repeat to everyone and their brother, oh and the screaming baby, lets not forget the drunks that turn out to be the main entertainment of the night. I love being in the middle of all that. I love all the stories that form from the chaos in the weeks later. Christmas is a time to be engulfed with love from your family and friends. Its a time to rejoice with the people who surround you, and its a time to be reminded of how lucky you are for the loved ones you have. Im sitting here just watching all the family and friends who im surrounded with tonight at the Christmas party im at, loving every second of it, loving the laughs im hearing, and the smiles im seeing. Im holding this moment close to my heart for later years, but as for right now someone just arrived with Jack (; and thats my que.
Merry Christmas, happy holidays, and merry whatever doesnt offend you! (:
xoxox,
Somer