Christmas has come and is now nearly gone. . .
This has been a wonderful holiday filled with family and love.
As a mother I have recently come to understand that Christmas with children is a precious experience. For the innocence and wonderment of our children it should be tenderly approached, excitedly encountered and forever cherished. This year our Little Women were finally old enough to participate in and enjoy our Holiday Traditions, these provided a wonderful backdrop for countless special moments, that as a family will be looked back on throughout the coming years.
Christmas Eve in our home inspired a unique magic that we only encounter once every year. After pajamas were opened and stories were read, the girls were tucked into their beds. They gently drifted off to sleep and into the anticipatory dreamworld that Christmas Eve tends to inspire in all little ones.
On the morning of the Special Day the Little Women awoke full of excitement and joy. They were sure that Mr. Claus had visited our home, because after all "Santa doesn't expect children to be perfect, pretty good is almost always good enough." (Eldest Little Women-2009)
Due to the simple and basic faith of our children, Santa did indeed visit our home while we were dreaming. He left personalized gifts specifically addressed to our Little Women. Needless to say, the girls were thrilled with their dolls, their strollers, and their very own table.
Due to our break from school, we were able to enjoy an entire day spent together. The girls wore their P.J.'s, they had no interest in dressing. We played, we chatted, we laughed, we enjoyed one another. We had a simple and beautiful Christmas. A true "Jolly Holiday."
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