December 26, 2012
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Everything Eve
What is it about the giddy anticipation of Christmas Eve? It’s always my favorite part of the extended Christmas celebration. And New Year’s Eve is infinitely more interesting than New Year’s Day, right? I think we should begin celebrating all holidays on the evening before they arrive. Just think how rockin’ a Columbus Day Eve party would be!
So now Christmas has come and gone. Everyone in our household seems pleased with the gifts given and received. My favorite moment was seeing our son’s reaction to the gift his sister bought him – a football jersey that she saved her money to get for him. He squealed and ran at her, pummeling her with hugs, and she didn’t even push him away. Those moments are sweet, and too far between these days.
Did I mention the 3 page persuasive essay our daughter wrote about why she should receive a new iPod? Seems that it worked, as Santa was convinced. When she opened the package, despite his slight jealousy, her brother said, “Well, she wrote a whole story about why she should get one, so she does deserve it!” HA! She also gave out a lot of very thoughtful gifts, some purchased with her own money, and some handmade. The boy made a fabulous gift for his sister (with Dad’s help), but wasn’t quite as organized about the gift planning as she was. Thankfully, he gives each gift with a snuggily hug, so that sweetens the deal.
The Professors and kids joined us for the holiday, as did my mom. It was a very busy house, to say the least! And now it is quiet, and messy, and rainy outside. It’s a good recovery day, I suppose.
Should I take out the trash, switch the laundry, or read a book? Hmmmm. Tough choice.
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Christmas memories in the making! It is so good to see that siblings do actually love each other – especially when most days they seem intent on becoming an only child! hehe! Peace and Joy to you and yours this Christmas!
Oh, my daughter CRIED, begging me to let her give her brother an xbox game (that was supposed to be one of his more expensive “santa” gifts) – she said she wanted to be the one to give him the thing that would make him happiest. :)
Here’s hoping the sibling sweetness can last at least through the school break.
ah, that all sounds great. What a nice Christmas. Read a book, for sure.
@murisopsis – Thank you! Yes, the reminders are nice, as the every day interactions are not always pride inducing!
@DrTiff – Did you let her give it? Yeah, our sibling love has long ago left the building.
@ordinarybutloud – I switched the laundry, quickly dumped the trash, picked up my book….and promptly fell asleep . A good outcome, anyway.
@turningreen - Yes, we let her give him the game. My husband said he didn’t care. There were plenty of other expensive gifts to go around, ha.