So I just checked and apparently I was too slow, because the timestamp counted my post as 12/26…I suppose I can take a little more time with this post then, right?!  Na….I’m getting pretty heavy-lidded already!  I’m sure I’ll have lots to write about in the family-filled days to come…but for now – I’m off to cash in on some Christmas cuddles!

With no less than one or two minutes left in this Christmas day, I had to write to wish each of you – my family especially – a truly magical holiday.  I feel truly blessed by all the gifts I’ve been given this holiday season…the intangible ones that make live worth living.

Cookies baked and frosted, gifts wrapped, house cleaned, family sleeping…I’m about to join my boys as I anxiously await the first of a lifetime of Christmas mornings.  It’s strange because I feel like so much has happened since the last bell of the school day on Friday…well, I guess that’s because a lot has happened.  Yet, it’s all been that good kind of busy and bustle. 

Today we tidied up the house and enjoyed an early Christmas Eve service at a sister church in Belding, then came home for some delicious Shrimp Fettucini.  It was a terrific day, a cozy evening and I can hardly wait to get several photos posted tomorrow!

And as I prepare to rest my head, I’m so thankful for the precious child born in a manger, who loved me and my family with a love far deeper than even I can imagine or could love them myself.  Thank you, Father! 

So I hoped for a happier post later tonight and I’m ready to deliver.  Once I got over my self-pity jag about having to go to school for the game, it actually turned out to be a pretty good (and productive) afternoon.  I was able to get several grades entered, catch up on some e-mail, and the second game was a real nail-biter to boot!

I had 4 girls there tonight and it went quite well.  We made small steps toward progress.  I’ll admit we really aren’t great, but they work hard and I try to encourage an atmosphere of fun.  It’s going to be quite a challenge to get in competition shape in two weeks when we return from break.  Especially considering that we are still working to perfect Round 1 and haven’t begun working on Round 2!!

Anyway, I’m unplugging for the night and hope to keep blogging a little more regularly.  There’s sure to be lots of Christmas joy to share!!

I promise, this will be the last post for a while.  I’ve got to get showered and ready so we can head out very soon.  I love the one where he’s scrunching up his shoulders, not sure of what’s about to happen.  To see the “after” check out the Home page of my blog.  I swear it makes him look older!

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