It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Period.
Having little kids is the absolute best. I am more excited about Christmas now than when I was a kid myself.
I never imagined that could be possible.
My favorite part of Christmas morning is hearing little voices proclaiming that it is Christmas morning. Then the race begins. The race to get downstairs.
I am always the first downstairs though because the looks on their faces when they see the tree stuffed with Santa’s magic is….well magical.
Their eyes get big as saucers and for just a moment they stand there, staring in wonder.
Then the realization kicks in that this moment is real. They are not dreaming. They are actually allowed to touch all of the shiny things.
Name tags are read aloud for each present. Could this one really be mine?
They feverishly tear open present after present. The anticipation is almost more than they can take. A mountain of paper is left in their wake.
This is the one day of the year that a huge mess makes me smile. Their happiness is my joy. We are blessed beyond measure to have these four little people.
Eventually the very last present is opened. And all that remains is a disaster and four beaming faces.
They sit still for just a moment. Taking it all in. Realizing that once again, Santa knew what they wanted even better than they did.
I begin Christmas breakfast and Dad begins Christmas assembly. Those toys are not going to put themselves together.
We don’t leave the house on the big day. We stay in our pajamas. We play with new toys and gadgets, as A Christmas Story plays on the TV in the background. All day long.
There is nothing better than Christmas Day with little ones.
But thinking about that got me thinking. All too soon they will not be little anymore. All too soon they will be big kids. And then grown. And then gone.
So knowing that I will try to soak in every single moment this year. Because I don’t know how much longer I have. I am not sure what comes next. I don’t know what it will feel like when I don’t have little ones.
I don’t know what it will be like when there is no one racing down the stairs to see what Santa brought. When there is no one squealing with delight.
I guess I will cross that bridge when I have to. But that is not today. That is not this year.
As I write this it is eight days until Christmas. Not only do I get to enjoy THE day but I also get to enjoy the next eight days.
The kids are wild with excitement. There are discussions of what Santa will bring. Just how does he get the presents into the house? We must not forget Santa’s cookies and milk.
They are carefully making sure that everything is covered.
I have always been a kid at heart. I hope to pass that gift on to my children. Christmas should always be a magical time. When anything is possible. No matter how old you are.
I am not sure where I will find my Christmas spirit when my kids are grown but I will find it. Because I believe in magic. If you don’t have little kids, spread the cheer to others. Everyone could use some Christmas magic in their life.
For just a moment, all is well with the world.
Ahhh to be a kid again. If only for just one day. I would surely pick December 25th. Or maybe even the 24th. Because on the 24th anything is still possible.
I am looking forward to Christmas this year. And if it begins to snow, late on Christmas Eve, then this may just be the best Christmas ever.
It could happen. Anything is possible.
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Things change as your children get older. They know what they want, and usually help you order it! I think that’s so they are sure to know they get it. This past Christmas, 2013, (and the past Christmas few) I get them one gift that they had no clue of!!!! So, the look on their face and in their eyes never get old. Children grow up, surprises are still great! I cook a big breakfast and we stuff. they might go visit Their Aunt Gail and that side of their family…….but then we wrap it up by going to the movies!!!!
You will always find your magic! I still do the same things with B as we are both kids at heart forever!!!! Hope this is the best Christmas ever. Love you all!!!