Christmas Eve we went to service at church and it is my absolute most favorite service of the year. I love all the Christmas carols, hearing the story of the birth of Jesus and the candlelit ending is just beautiful. We didn't make it last Christmas as we were all sick so I was really pleased we made it this year. After service we went to dinner at DaVincis, our usual Christmas Eve spot. Grandma and Grandad Smith, Naomi and her roommate joined us.
Once we were home we changed you all into your Christmas pjs; the cookies and milk were laid out for Santa and carrots for Rudolph. The excitement from the 3 of you was so infectious. It is one of my favorite nights of the entire year. I love tucking you into bed, knowing that when you wake you will be wanting to rush downstairs eager to see if Santa came.
Of course Santa came!!! And he spoiled you guys silly this year! As did Daddy and I, and all of your grandparents and other family members. You kids are so unbelievably blessed!! Seeing your little faces in disbelief at all the gifts is priceless. I have to say I was amazed at the sight myself. We spent the entire morning opening gifts, examining them, putting gifts together. So much fun and I will say Christmas Day as a parent is a million times better than a child.
Mom Mom had her friend Barb join us for the day, and Grandma and Grandad Smith, plus Naomi and her roommate came over. I love having all of us together, even more so on a day such as this. We laughed, we played, we stuffed ourselves with Christmas dinner, we popped open Christmas crackers and exchanged jokes and wore our paper hats. It was just a wonderful wonderful day. I know that when we tucked you 3 in for the night you were all worn out from the excitement that Christmas Day brings.
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