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Christmas 2015

Before Christmas day ends, I want to write something to help me remember what a great day it has been.

Our helpers are off on vacation. So my husband and I are responsible for running our home and caring for our unstoppable toddler. Which means, we're both super tired.

We could not manage to have even a simple noche buena last night because our room's on the second floor and we could not leave the little boy by himself. Noche buena's way past his bedtime. We planned to sleep in the living room but our son had other plans. He wanted to walk and walk and walk, perhaps too happy that he was going to sleep right next to all of his toys. We had to pack up and move to our bedroom and let the steak spend its Christmas Eve in the freezer.

My family visited us today. They brought food and helped us wash the dishes. But anyone with a kid knows that it always takes extra effort to entertain guests. You have to keep the house clean before the guests arrive and after they leave. This can be very challenging with a toddler around who only wants to throw all of his books and toys on the floor.

Yes, my husband and I are tired. I can probably eat an entire jamon de bola because I have yet to have a peaceful and decent meal since the ates went on vacation. And I need two cups of coffee to get me thorough the day. But I am definitely not complaining. Seeing the little boy happy with all the gifts and toys he has received is enough to recharge me. I may not have been entirely nice this year but God has still blessed me with so much. I truly cannot ask for more.

Merry Christmas! :)

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