Hmm...I would be very sad to not cook - just put the finishing touches on our Christmas Eve dinner - more like a brunch - so we can concentrate on the guests when they arrive. Tomorrow will be what my niece calls "heavy appetizers" with extended family as we host open house from the afternoon into evening. Hope that, unlike last year, I will have no big surprises. I planned for 15 and we hosted nearly 30 -what a surprise, but so much fun! We are very fortunate to have some family nearby, and even more who believe they must travel (from both coasts) to chilly Minnesota for the holiday. They are braver than I, traveling by air with small children at the holiday...we actually travel back here from Texas well before Christmas so we can avoid the rush and prepare.
I am really excited for this holiday - for the first time in 3 years I not ill, and even beginning to have a little energy. I just hope no one brings any bugs to share.