So, now that the tree is down, the holiday season is officially over for our family. In years past, the 2 weeks or so of parties is a quick blur of food, drink, wrapping paper, ribbons and bows. This year, it still is a blur, with a few stand-out moments. I've always had my kids give one another gifts, even if they don't go and purchase themselves, but give me ideas for what to buy for one another (let's be honest, a mom of 3, who works part time can simply not find time to take all 3 out separately to shop!). This simple thing I want them to do each year to understand the joy of giving is my biggest, warm and fuzzy memory of this year's Christmas. My oldest 2 were thoughtful in their gift selections for one another and had gratefulness for one another I haven't seen in a long time. I am likely to not see it again for a while. After opening their gifts from one another, their was a spontaneous moment of hugging, true love and gratitude expressed by each of them. I was lucky enough to snap a picture, though I am sure I won't need it, as it is forever etched in my mind.
"For it is in giving that we receive."
~St. Francis of Assisi
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