Merry Christmas

Christmas was here. We stayed home the entire time. I waited until the last minute to get the wrapping done and while I would have rather had bows and ribbons on all the gifts I was so sick of wrapping that I just didn't do it this year. I was going to wait and put them on when they went under the tree but just didn't have the energy or desire.  The kids didn't seem to mind or notice.  Our elf, Jonah, decided to put painters tape across Alex's bedroom door and fill it with balloons so when he came to the door he had to fight his way through. It was funny. They tore through their stockings and couldn't wait to get their hands on the main event. Ella was so into it that she got sad when she didn't have a present in her little hand. They all loved what they got and after an hour of drum playing, it was time to put them up.  Jayne and Keith came over for dinner and we had a nice visit.  It was a good Christmas and I hope next year to be a little more proactive and get things ready sooner so that I don't stress over it so much.  I know Christmas isn't about gifts but to my 8, 4, and 2 year old it is. Some of you might think that is sad but I remember growing up and having tons of gifts under the tree and family members everywhere. Good food was prepared by my Grandma with some help from my mom and aunt and we feasted.  We always had a good time at Christmas. I miss my family terribly and I miss having Christmas with them.  So if my kids get to have those same feeling while they are little, believing in the magic of it, I am fine with that. I know when they get older they will understand its more then gifts but for now, I am not about to take those smiles and excited squeals of joy away cause that too is part of my Christmas and the magic behind it. I hope everyone enjoyed the day and I wish everyone a Happy New Year! thanks for reading xoxo