Somehow, we got behind and in a rush to get the van out of the garage and watch for Honey in the driveway at the same time, Murray got the driver's side mirror a little too close to the garage doorway and the whole thing ripped off the door! Plan B, clear off the other vehicles, we're going to need to go in 2 separate cars and there's no time to spare! Always an adventure at our house, no matter the occasion!
Getting everyone rounded up into the cars is a feat that would make a lion tamer cringe! But we did it and got there with a few minutes to spare but no extra practice time for Lovey. No matter, she did a beautiful job on Holly Jolly Christmas and everyone loved it. The service was wonderful and I love looking around and seeing all the seats filled and the sanctuary all dark except for the glow from the candles in everyone's hand. Silent Night is by far one of the most beautiful things to behold and it makes me all teary eyed every year!
After we got home and Grammie & Grandad were on their way, it was pj and story time! As usual Murray read 'Twas the Night Before Christmas. As usual, they all started giggling when they heard "threw up" in the story (and he threw up the sash). It cracks them up every year and they gag and make their barf faces as they picture someone throwing up a sash, which then leads into the question 'what IS a sash anyway" and we digress until Murray gets the train back on the tracks. For the big finale, he read the story of Jesus' birth in the bible and then it was time to tuck them in! Whew!
Once they were safely asleep, I filled the stockings and prepared the batter for the waffles so I wouldn't have to do it Christmas morning and finally it was time get on our kerchief and cap and settle down for a long winter's nap! (ha! see next installment to see how that went!)
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