My children are hitting the age of understanding when it comes to Christmas. My oldest especially has become sensitive to the power of Santa, Elves and gifts. Each morning he gets more and more excited about the potential of Santa visiting and if he will bring what he has asked for. (He will Joseph, I have spoken to him) As my wife and I prepare for tonights big event, I remember the many wonderful Christmas nights we had as a family growing up.
My parents did an amazing job for us as kids. Since we didn't live close to extended family, we almost always spent Christmas at home. After dinner we would always gather around the tree and talk about Christmas and what we loved most about the season. Each of us got a chance to share what we loved most and what we were thankful for. My mom would pass out one gift for us to open that evening. Opening this present always made us excited; even though we already knew what it was. The present was always homemade pajamas by my mom. One year we even got robes! I remember one year trying to read the Christmas story out of the Bible, but we were to loud and so we didn't get very far. My dad would always play the guitar and we would sing songs, our favorite was "Must be Santa." I am sure we did lots of other things; however most of all I remember it was a magical night.
Now being a parent I realize how much time and effort they put into my Christmas experience and I am so thankful for that. It is hard and stressful to make this night so amazing. I am blown away out how much time and effort goes into it. I hope I can bring the same kind of magic into my own home and teach my kids like my parents taught me. My memories are so wonderful and I pray my children have the same experience I did. My kids will open pajamas tonight and I will play the guitar, "Must Be Santa" will be sung. If we are lucky a little of that magic I felt will be here tonight.
Thanks Mom and Dad for everything!
Merry Christmas.
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