This is a Christmas of firsts. This is the first time we spent Christmas in Ontario and didn't go back to Winnipeg. It's the first time it was just the four of us having Christmas together. It was the first time Reid didn't wake us up to open presents. It was the first time my mother woke up before us, ever. The funny part was she called to wish us a Merry Christmas, which is what woke us up.
We opened presents in the morning and then had a Christmas breakfast of eggs, bacon, toast and pancakes. Beautifully unhealthy. Reid got DJ Hero as a gift and for the rest of the day Alyssa and him were downstairs playing it. Alice was doing the food prep and I was snoozing on the sofa for a few hours. It was bliss.
Last night and all day today we have been watching Christmas or feel good family movies. The house smelt great as the turkey cooked and I can't ever recall having such a relaxing Christmas. Even the dinner with just the four of us was fun. All of us agree, no regrets, this has been one of the best Christmases.
In the past two days I've eaten more food than I can ever remember eating and I don't care. I made up my mind that I wasn't going to restrict myself from anything and carry no guilt along the way. Christmas only comes once a year, so you may as well enjoy it.
I made my famous mashed potatoes and Alice cooked the most juiciest turkey I've ever had. It was also a first for me having to cut the Turkey. That's usually my Dad's job. I guess the electric carving knife has now been passed. Alice also wore her new shirt, it made her look like "Snow White" with it's nice puffy shoulders.
The day off from training was nice as well. The only downside is that my pants are getting tight and my fingers and toes are bloated like sausages. Other than that, which can be cured with a week of Ironman training, it's been all good. Alyssa said that her legs are sore from standing and playing DJ Hero all day. At least someone got some exercise.
The nice part was that because we didn't go back to Winnipeg, my parents decided to go to Jacksonville for Christmas at my sisters. My Dad has always wanted to have a Christmas with no snow or cold weather. He got his wish this year.
No Training - Christmas Rest Day.
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4 comments:
B
Sounds and look if he had a real relaxing day. One need such days from time to time. I am sure the family appreciated it, with no training on the schedule.
Enjoy the rest
J
Hey B, which hotel did you stay at when you were in Louisville for the Ironman? I'm going to be booking my hotel and I'm hoping to get some good advice on where I and my family can stay. Thanks.
Bry - Santa bring you any cool tri stuff? Like a P4 or something???
J, yeah it was a great day all around. I'm glad it's over I couldn't eat or drink another thing. One more rest day then I'm going to get back at it.
B, I stayed at the Galt, it's the host hotel and right in the heart of it all. I recall it was fairly reasonalbly priced.
M, I got a great Timex cycling Jersey, an underwater MP3 player and new goggles that hopefully don't leak.
I hope all you guys had a great Christmas as well.
B
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