🎄 Merry Christmas, everyone! 🎄 After a whirlwind Christmas Eve in my South Carolina kitchen, cooking and preparing food, opening gifts, cleaning up, and putting my ham in the oven to cook low and slow all night, I woke up this morning to the most perfectly cooked ham! ☺️ With coffee in hand, I took a moment to watch a little TikTok before hopping in the shower to wash my hair and slip into my Christmas pajamas. Today, I’m back in the kitchen, finishing up our Christmas dinner feast: ham, ham rice, green beans, dressing, giblet gravy, collards, and deviled eggs—a true Southern spread. I’m so thankful for the wonderful time we had last night, watching the grandkids’ faces light up as they opened their gifts. Those moments are treasures, and so is the time spent in the kitchen, pouring love into every dish. I hope my children will always remember the way I cooked things—how I prepared each meal with care and love. And I hope my grandchildren will hold onto those memories too, remembering how “Nanny” cooked in her South Carolina kitchen on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. One day, I hope they’ll prepare their own meals the same way, carrying on these traditions and keeping the flavors of our family alive. While I wish everyone could have been here today, I understand that life happens. To those who couldn’t join, you were missed. And to anyone out there feeling alone, please know that I’ll always be your friend and your family. My heart has enough love to go around, and showing love and kindness is always free. Merry Christmas, everyone! May your day be filled with joy, love, and cherished memories. Until next year, when we do it all over again, this tired mama and nanny is off to rest and enjoy your amazing TikToks. God bless you all!
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