Pleasantly exhausted

 Four holiday gatherings — two in my house.  Which means cleaning before  everyone comes and cleaning again when they leave. And the cost of food … even with the free turkey from BJ’s and the free ham from ShopRite.

And need I mention the “joy” of driving in Manhattan? 

 Lots of leftovers in the fridge.  Lots of great memories. My wallet is empty. My stomach is full, my heart even fuller.

She looks like I feel … wiped out. 

Like, totally done.

And her grace the Duchess supervising…

Such hard work that she had to take a nap.

Come to think of it, I could use a nap …