We had a great Christmas this year. As I posted earlier, we went down to my parents house and stayed the night. Luckily we were able to drive ourselves down, the weather warmed up a bit. We made a big dinner on Christmas eve and did a small gift exchange. It's a rare thing when all of us kids and families can be together in one house, so it was nice just to hang out with them. We came back home late on Christmas Eve. We didnt get around to making the cake, but we did read the Christmas story from the bible and talk about the true meaning of Christmas. My kids must have been worn out because they slept in on Christmas morning til 9:30!!! Ok, that was probably their Christmas gift to us LOL. We had some friends over for an early dinner of beef stew and homemade bread. I was just so tired of turkey and ham. We capped the night off with board games and snacks.
We have always had to be frugal, it's been our decision for me to stay home with the kids. I just cant see sending my babies off to someone else, while in the end I am bringing home 2 dollars an hour after childcare costs. I am thankful for this, and I know my kids will be too.......even if it's later in life. I said to say this: my God cares about the small things too. My girls had a list of stuff they wanted, but we couldnt get them everything. (and to be honest, I dont think it's a great idea to get a kid everything they want...but that's another post) BUT between ninny and papa(Brian's mom and dad) and gramma and papa(my parents) and aunt Gloria.....my kids were blessed beyond measure. A sincere Thank You to you guys. It truly blesses a momma's heart when her kids are happy.
I just have to share a funny moment: My dad got Garrett a caterpillar tractor that has all these functions on it. To be honest, he should have just gotten it for Brian. Brent(my brother) and Brian played with them more than the lil guys. It was so funny. Ok.....maybe you just had to be there. LOL
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