This has been one of the best Christmas’s we have had in a long time. Even though money was tight, we were all together and that’s the best part of Christmas anyway. It’s not about the presents even though we all got the one thing we really wanted or really needed. It’s about the love of your family surrounding you.
Mom was home about 45 minutes before she saw the dishwasher. She took a little time to relax before she went into the kitchen to start preparing our Christmas Eve dinner. We always have a huge dinner and then open presents on Christmas Eve. That way, we can go to our grandparents on Christmas day and not have to cook for a few days after Christmas.
Mom did just as I knew she would do and busted out crying. She said “This is the best Christmas present I have ever gotten” just like I knew she would. She even called everyone she could think of to tell them about it. That was great because that meant she really loved it. She couldn’t wait to use it either. I can honestly say it has been a wonderful Christmas. Now it’s on to a new year.