Even when I was younger, I would sometimes have this, but moreso now. I had a good Chrismas day. It was wonderful to have them all fill my home and heart. A little loud and confusing, but wonderful.

DD&family gave me a nice velvet lounging outfit , some shoes to match and some beautiful bath towels. The Grands enjoyed all of their gifts. I think it was way too many gifts, but it's what DD (my material girl) ordered.

DSSons were supposed to come over, but couldn't make it, then they were coming tomorrow and their Aunt invited them to Kentucky... sooooo, they're coming Monday. Probably for their Christmas check....OK, I'm just a little miffed and I shouldn't be.

I don't know why I feel like crying, and I'm working on shaking it off, but I feel a little let down??? Can anyone explain this to me. Does this happen to any of you? I think I'm being a spoiled brat.

I think it's because the control freak has no control of happenings anymore and everyone else has a life after the festivities and I don't.....whine!!

You aren't a spoiled brat. I know in my life things are changing quickly. I realize my short changes more and more. Christmas is becoming to much for the kids only and I so dislike that. But you go to all the effort to make Christmas as wonderful as it can be and then poof, in a minute it is gone. Wrapping paper out on the curb to be picked up as trash. And as you said, some didn't come as expected. We wonder why they are really coming. And as we age or our bodys give out, we can't tolerate the same. There is a lot to grieve about at Christmas. We used to be the one who made the nice dinner. Went out and shopped, wrapped and provided that wonderful Christmas. Now the only thing we provide is the house the celebration is held in. And the reason they come to your/my house is because you/me can't get out of the house! We see disrespect in the children of all ages. Wow, I got on a soap box here!

I'm glad you had your happy memories and I hope the bad ones fade quickly and you can ponder on the good ones.

You do understand, Doydie, Thanks..

I'm glad it's over. Now I can sleep...or shoot things with my new Wii game that came with a big gun. Shooting inanimate computer objects sounds like fun right now. (sibling came over with whining kids. My head hurts)

now that they're gone I can relax and blast away at my tv screen.

Hope they left my Wii remote here.

Just want to send you ((())). You are not spoiled...You are just trying to deal with this crappy hand you've been dealt. Don't be hard on your self.

Try to do something special for yourself this week even if it's lighting a candle and taking a bubble bath!

Yup, you guys pretty well expressed it.

Except that I'm way too tired for the dumps today...I'm going to start tomorrow.

Sally, you're not a brat (well, not this time) .

I understand what you're saying. I think everyone gets the feeling of a let down after all the excitement and apprehension of "the day". It's only natural. And I think it's our bodies way of dealing with the flood of emotions and stimuli it's bombarded with.

I must be getting old because I'm really not that sad it's over with for another year. It's the TV commercials and constant reminders that I don't live in a Norman Rockwell greeting card world that I won't miss.

Now, I've got 364 days to get ready for next year!

I used to be surrounded by kids. Their friends used my house as the hang out house. We had some strict rules here, but most of the kids seemed to appreciate having boundaries and grown ups that wanted to be involved in what they were doing. The house was abuzz from sun up to long past midnight with love, and drama and happiness. Hugs, tears, and broken hearts.

now, its silent nights, and peaceful days. While I am proud of myself for surviving all those dramas I miss them just the same. I miss being the center of attention. The house everyone sought out for food, comfort, and affection. Now I get visits a couple of times a year, and the traditional Happy Mothers day or Happy Birthday style contacts.

I did my job. I gave them roots, and I gave them wings. Now I have to learn some new skills on taking care of me. I look forward to seeing them, being with them, catching up with them and in the blink of an eye its over. All are unwrapped and they have headed to their own warm nests.

You are not spoiled.

No not spoiled. It's the holiday blues. We've had to share our holiday with the boys girlfriends lately. It's ok, I knew the day would come and I'd have to share. It was ugly there for awhile. lol

If I did that, you'd have to come and drag my wrinkled body out of the water. I've gained a little weight....bring a crane and close your eyes..