We have had a blessed Christmas! We attended a wonderful Christmas eve service (and the greens and pontsettia's didn't bother my allergies too much!). We were up late Christmas eve preparing, and a certain little mouse was very excited about Christmas! Abby, this year, was the one up a couple of times through the night and then at 6:30 am waiting for Christmas morning to arrive! I had told the children on the way to church that each warning about behavior in church meant that mom got to sleep in 15 more minutes (past 7:00 am) on Christmas morning. Both children enjoyed the lessons and carols, and then took a bit of a snooze during the sermon. Alas, no warnings! Mom had to get up at 7:00 am!
We read the Scripture and talked about the meaning of Christmas. We then opened gifts. As you can tell by Andrew's reaction, there was one hoped for--but really not expected-- gift under the tree this year.
The children have enjoyed the Wii very much. In addition to Wii sports, we have Wii Play (a series of mini-games that the children enjoy), Big Brain Academy (I've have learned my brain is not so big!), High School Musical (a karaoke game for Abby), and Super Mario Galaxy. The children have had tons of fun playing with each other, playing with us, and playing with their friends. And Wii Golf even seems to be therapeutic for my sore shoulder!
Abby has also done well reading for school. She has finished one Mandie book and is about to start on the next. We're hoping to read at least three books over the holiday!
For me, one of the best gifts is that I have off the week between Christmas eve and New Year's to spend with my family. It has been restful and enjoyable and productive. I am grateful.
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