I blame growing up mostly motherless for my lack of empathy and affection. Hugs were always awkward and forced, no one ever said I love you and we weren't the kind of people to tell one another, "I miss you". It's not that we don't love or miss each other, we just don't have to say it.
This has never been a problem until I tried to write my family a holiday card today. It was almost impossible for me to say that I love and miss them. Why? What am I ashamed of? Am I just too tough? Do I not really miss them?
These were all questions I had until I put on the Christmas album our friends Drew and Maggie write new songs for every year and send to all their friends. My favorite song on it this year is titled "It's Love This Christmas" and is about how since they're getting married this summer they can't afford to buy each other extravagant gifts but can't bare the thought of a giftless Christmas. They decide to settle for a lot of love and a little wine with which they can dance all night and feel just right.
Hearing this song made me miss everyone back home terribly. I guess I will get homesick after all.
Well I am too heart on my sleeve for my own good so let me tell you, you are missed a BUNDLE back here. You are two of the greatest I know and not having you around for an occasional dinner has been sad. We love you and miss you (even though you and I both know Dion won't sack up and say it either). xoxo
I know what you mean..our family has never been one of those big "I love you." Families. But im not too tough to say it...Christmas won't be the same without you making us all laugh at dinner. Our family is now a measly 3 without you guys, & its just not the same!! I really really wish you & Nicole could've made it out...I miss & love you guys bunchs!!! & I hope you enjoy christmas in your new home!!
All my love!