Merry Christmas

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

My Christmas gift to you... my blog readers... is a Christmas blog post. Lucky you.

Let me start out by saying this was the best Christmas EVER. Milo, of course, had very little idea what was going on, yet there was still so much joy. He had a blast playing with the paper and ribbons. And most of his gifts were things he loves... like books, spoons, cups, bowls, a couple toys and a ball. As soon as we sat down in front of the Christmas tree, he crawled over to a new ball that was under the tree and started playing with it. And we left some goodies, milk, and carrots out for Santa and his gang... and sure enough... they were gone this morning. Santa even left a letter for Milo. A letter that brought me to tears. Santa knew what a special year this has been for us and made sure Milo knew what a special boy he was. Then we enjoyed making and eating a yummy Christmas brunch.

Yesterday, we went to a Christmas Eve children's service, then enjoy a wonderful meal and fellowship with our WV friends, the Wiseman family. Marcia read the Christmas Story from the Bible before we ate. It was a wonderful day of reflection. I found this last year, and found it even stronger this year... but I feel such a strong connection with Mary. Just thinking what she must have gone through, must have thought, must have felt... its powerful.

The rest of the day we are going to spend in our jammies. I think we might make a gingerbread house, maybe go play in the snow, and just enjoy our time together.

Wherever you are, however you celebrate, may your Christmas and holiday be wonderful and full of joy.