good morning, my sweet friend. Merry Christmas from Union City, California. I hope to get some food in my tummy in a few minutes, but my hope for you, other than that you have food in your tummy at the moment, is that you’re feeling loved, spoiled, safe, adored and all of those good things that come with a special holiday like this one. and I hope that you don’t have lipstick on your teeth, because that’s never any fun.

What are you doing? have you opened presents yet? It’s still early morning here at my parents’ house, and I haven’t even left the bedroom, but I wanted to say hi before I get going. Tabs was kind enough to give me the day off.

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I’m looking forward to sharing this next chapter of my life with you because you men are like the sisters and aunties I never had. You always hold my hand and instruct me and show me all the things I had no idea about, like being a mother to an infant who will soon grow into a baby, who will soon grow into a (hopefully) really good child who never talks back and always says, “Yes, Mom. You’re so right, Mom,” but who am I fooling? I know that’s not gonna happen.

But just thank you for all of your knowledge, your kindness and your sweetness this year. I appreciate it every day.

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Merry Christmas, or, as Tabs would say, “Meowy Christmas.” love you to the moon and back.

Your friendly neighborhood charm addict,

Karen (and Tabs and baby Girl)