Well, it came and went. We had a long, tiring weekend of celebrating Christ’s birth with family all in different locations. First with Hubby’s family, then with my dad and sister, then my mom, then finally just us. I know it would have been so much easier taking our gifts to one of the celebrations, but I’ve always wanted my kids to experience Christmas in their own home, too, even if it has to be 2 days after the 25th.
My hubby was able to get a video of the kiddos singing and created a video Christmas card for our friends and family. In it my (just about) 4 yr old sang “I want a hippopotamus for Christmas” among other songs. It was adorable! It tickled my heart!
The kiddos received wonderful gifts – construction toys, train toys, books – and have enjoyed playing with them and discovering with them. I cannot pinpoint any one gift that I’d say was the highlight of the Christmas celebrations, but I can say it was so wonderful to see cherished family in each home that the presents just didn’t seem to matter compared to the memories that were made.
I absolutely love watching my kiddos open their gifts, not because I want new toys to play with, but because the glee they show just tickles my heart. I sometimes find myself wondering if I ever experienced that joy because I just cannot remember it…and so wish I could remember that feeling!
I hope you all enjoyed your holiday and created wonderful memories with loved ones! I’d love to hear about something from this Christmas that tickled your heart or that special memory that was made! Please share!
I too love watching the kiddos opening their pressies. Hubby caputured the most divine photo of Meerkat (18months) opening her santa present – some dog figurines. The look of excitment and joy on her face was just magical. Definitely one of my favourite moments of the whole festive season.
xxxCate