What did you learn over the holiday?

Always an advocate of life long learning, holidays are an excellent time to ponder life's lessons, often learned in special inopportune moments. So before lessons are forgotten, take a moment to reflect on what you learned and answer the question, what do you know now you didn't know before the holiday? I'll begin.

1. Red wine, white wine, scotch and champagne do not mix well and can cause great stomach discomfort several hours later.

2. Spending a full day in pajamas is more relaxing then previously thought.

3. Wrapping gifts as they were purchased far exceeds a giant wrapping marathon at 1 p.m. December 24th.

4. Shattering a wine glass over Christmas cookies requires checking each one with a magnifying glass prior to eating.

5. Hiring a limo to take guests to O'Hare is better then driving in a snow storm under a winter storm warning.

6. Waiting to vacuum until all guests have departed is simpler then vacuuming around them.

7. Christmas wish lists are more beneficial then they get credit for.

8. United Airlines has a bigger problem then they think.

9. Parting is such sweet sorrow.

10. Making chicken soup is good for the soul.

Each day sheds light on what could have been done better, easier, or more efficiently, and each day brings lessons learned. What do I know now I didn't know before? I have three loving children who are grateful for life and all it delivers, are generous beyond belief, and excellent at parties, but then I guess I already knew that. Now here comes the question for the test: what did you learn from the holiday?

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