Ugh, that's what my mom always said, too. That she only criticized me because she loved me and she wanted me to be healthy. I think it was actually a control thing, and her usual "the only thing that matters is how we look to other people."
We should definitely go shopping! I've started on the presents I'm making for people, but I haven't even touched the ones I'm buying.
Our Chinese New Year will be great! And so will our Christmas! And the guys have Starlight in their world, so we'll get to celebrate that, too! So many winter holidays!