Every time I told The Boy today that tomorrow is Christmas it's just blown my mind that it's already here. But here it is, and it feels marvelous. I'm so glad to have snow on the ground and kids asleep in bed (at last -- their sleeping habits have taken a turn lately, but they were tired enough that they eventually crashed) and to be sitting with The Wife enjoying these deliciouses:
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| The overtired children are reluctantly nestled all snug in their beds, which means it's time for this. Ah, Jack. It's been too long. |
I feel like Christmas has really sneaked up on me this year, even more than it usually does. It seems like we've been really busy the last few weeks but we've managed to get it all done and have been trying to keep the focus on the reason for the season, especially for our little ones (though of course he somehow has grasped the concept of Santa Claus quickly and handily). There have been a lot of things lately that have made it even more important to keep Christ in our hearts and minds, and I'm always grateful for a special occasion to bring Him back to the forefront where He belongs.
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| I took a second (almost literally) after a concert at Temple Square to stop and smell the Christmas. |
Last night I finished reading
A Christmas Carol and Other Stories (which included The Chimes and The Cricket On the Hearth), and as always it was a great reminder to do the right things for the right reasons.
I will honour Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all the year.
And now... as soon as this movie is over I'm totally going to take a leaf out of the kiddos' book and crash in my delicious bed. Happy Christmas to all and to all a good night.
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