I'm feeling fairly organized this year. It's the 23rd and only a few presents left to wrap. Cookies didn't really get made this year, but that's okay. The kids have enjoyed several pre-Christmas festivities such as shopping, wrapping, exchanging gifts with friends, school fun, Santa, songs, decorating, gingerbread houses, etc.
Tomorrow is Christmas Eve. There will be no shopping. We will hang out. I will do some baking. We will go to church. Hopefully, in my little mind, David and I will sit down and share a glass of wine while we marvel at the children, their excitement, our family and how time flies.
Clair is three and a half this year. It's a wonderous age. She's excited and also not all sure what is going to happen, but very good at acting like she knows exactly what's up and what's happening next.
Max is six and sweet as ever. He really wants a gear bike for Christmas. I don't think he's ready. I hope he's happy with all the other things he's getting and that's not much an excitement. I'm a little worried about that.
Ellie is nine and didn't have a large list when the season started, but it has grown. I think she will be pleased on Christmas morning. Ellie made two very thoughtful and detailed home made presents for each of us in the family this year. She has been working on them for months. It's no doubt that more time went into her presents then the ones I bought. Tonight we each had a chance to open one of her gifts. THey will spectacular. Clair got a playground to go with her dollhouse. Max got a bunch of paper airplanes and a menu of options for more whenever he wants, I got a hand and foot print art work that included each child. David got a King Daddy crown. We both got an updated Ellie snowman. She is amazing and really great with her art.
We all try to remember this is about Jesus Birthday and to celebrate for him, but sometimes, that truly gets lost in all the hustle and bustle and excitement of the gifts. I need to work on that. Each year I say less gifts and it doesn't happen.
This year they are getting a nice big playground in the backyard of the new house. Its currently under construction.
I'm looking forward to seeing their faces and hoping I can take some time to enjoy it and live in the moment. Eternally hopeful ...
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