I finally got the Christmas presents wrapped tonight and put under the tree. Our daughter is getting to age where she is a little snoopy and we've caught her 'peaking' in the closet at the presents. We do not go overboard with gifts for the kids. They get a couple gifts each from Mommy and Daddy and they are blessed with lots of family who come bearing gifts for them as well. This years top picks from us are Lego (we ordered the Fun with Wheels from Lego.com) for our son and baking items for our daughter. She will now have her very own mixing bowls, measuring cups, icing, sprinkles and ready to mix goodies for whenever she gets the desire to bake (after all, she wants to be a baker when she grows up!) I love watching the kids open presents at Christmas. To see the excitement on their faces at the surprises waiting for them. We do not teach nor emphasis that Christmas is about presents, but they are children and it is a fun time for them. They are brought up knowing that this is a day of thanksgiving....being thankful that Jesus came to earth as a baby, thankful that God would give his own Son to be our Saviour, being thankful for the thoughtfulness of others.
We have continued a tradition that my family did growing up. We wake up Christmas morning, listen to the Christmas story from the Bible, pray, open presents, then eat breakfast! In the afternoon we get together with family for a meal and gift exchange. We are going to miss not being with my side of the family this year (in Canada). We will be thinking of you all and know you will be enjoying time with each other. My grandma has improved so much since having her heart attack and has even been allowed to return home! What a wonderful gift for the holidays!! My husband's grandma has also had great improvement has been released to go home since having her stroke. Another thing to be thankful for this holiday season....God has been so good!
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