Just reveling in warm time with family was fabulous, but to also add the kids' excitement, wonderful gifts, and beautiful brunch was enough to make it a perfect day. M was Santa's helper, sure to give everyone his appropriate gifts (while simultaneously unwrapping/playing with his own!) T-baby was sweet as pie, drinking in the craziness of the morning and adding his own enthusiasm and delight. What fun to share in the joy of kids during the holidays!
An early nap was enough to hold T-baby over as we headed out to dine at The Jefferson for Christmas brunch. Oh boy--how soon can New Year's resolutions begin??? We indulged trip after trip through the line. Best part of the afternoon--the boys were extremely well-behaved and made the event so fun. They wore their new red sweaters and navy cords, Christmas compliments of Mimi and Papa. Alas, if only the family photo in front of the Jefferson tree would have turned out... But you know how Gasperini-Ville and Christmas shots go. :)
And then the day would have been truly perfect. And does that really happen anyway? Oh and if only I would have brought three diapers to brunch! M went through two, leaving me with *none* for poor, stinky T-babe. Never far from drama in Gasperini-Ville. Thankfully, all were in good spirits and willing to tolerate the "situation"!! lol. ;)
Above all, my morning run yesterday in the wee hours of Christmas revealed to me what I envision to be my future Christmas "perfect." It will be a driveway full of cars, indicating that all have "come home" to be with family for the holiday. It will be a time of warmth and togetherness; laughter and tears (the happy kind). It will be a fireplace-centered, afghan-covered, and pine-scented dream. It will be full of love, encouragement, support, and well-wishes. It will be Christ-filled. It will be perfect (or as close to it as we can get.:)
Cheers to Christmas 2007 and all joyful ones to come.
5 comments:
I agree with the driveways full of cars... I always go for a run Christmas morning just to reflect some, and I love running by driveways filled with cars picturing the scene inside! Merry Christmas to you and your family!
Oh how we love The Jefferson! Glad you all had a wonderful Christmas.
good to hear that you all had a wonderful christmas! i especially love the picture of t-baby and his backpack--what a cutie!
Your driveway dream is my mom's reality--especially this year, when all 9 of us siblings (and our variously large families) came home for Christmas!
May you have exactly that, and many, many happy years on the way to there.
Merry Christmas!
Warmly,
Eileen
Oh my goodness, Eileen! I'm sure your mom's driveway was gloriously full! What fun... Hope you all enjoyed a wonderful and blessed Christmas together!
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