Peter and I woke up to little excited voices and giggles and once we figured they couldn’t wait any longer we got up and headed downstairs. The children immediately started telling
us all the things they thought they were getting and how they already knew Abbi got the bike with the bow on it and the Lightning McQueen car in the back must be for Javan. Daddy had to make some coffee and I wanted some hot chocolate, the children could hardly stand that we were making them wait but after we all got comfortable and settled on the floor in the dining room (we still don’t have
a dining room table) Daddy started passing out the gifts. This year Peter and I tried to shop smart. We actually bought quite a few things off Craigslist and VarageSale. The children all got Nintendo DS systems and a ton of games. They had all gotten little things for each other and Bresa got the one thing she wanted the most, an American Girl Doll that looks like her. She named her Jewel. Abbi got a new bike, a bunk bed for her dolls and then thing she asked for 100 times, a chemistry set. Javan got a Lego Fire Station, his Big Wheel Lightning McQueen car, and the Chuggington movie he had been talking about nonstop. I bought Peter the Star Wars blu ray set, a toaster oven, Indian recipe
book, and a few other little things. He got me anti-fatigue mats for the kitchen, a kindle for our upcoming plane ride, and a bunch of little things off of my Amazon wish list. We were all happy with our gifts. I was so happy the kids were able to enjoy a nice Christmas but it didn’t break the bank. We explained to them that some of the gifts were used and that we were able to get more because of it. They didn’t seem like they cared one bit that they didn’t get the latest and greatest or that they had “used presents”. After we opened all the gifts and cleaned up, Javan and Abbi wanted to go outside. Abbi wanted to ride her new bike and I told her it might be a little
difficult because this one doesn’t have training wheels but she is persistent and was up and riding it within just a few seconds. Javan set off cruising in his Lightning McQueen card. I figured I would let them play until the battery died but it just kept going. Eventually I called them in so they could get cleaned up. Peter had gotten a new PS3 game and a second controller for his PS3 (someone gave him the system for free) and he wanted me to play Lego Lord of the Rings with him. Peter’s dad came over for a little bit and we just sat around and talked until I had to start dinner. Overall, we had a wonderful and relaxing Christmas. It was so nice not having to hassle and run or go anywhere, not having any commitments or obligations. We just stayed home and enjoyed our family and the peace of the season. Thank you God for your Son our Savior.
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