Bliss #22

Every Christmas Eve we have gone out to dinner then to church as a family.  Afterward, we each take a turn  "toasting" with eggnog and then we open Christmas stocking presents.  This year was a bit different.  Alysse was unable to go out, since she had her tonsils out the day before.  Aj & I went to church together then drove through a McDonalds to take food home!  Alysse tried to enjoy her milkshake.  The only egg-nog I could find was a soy substitute- yum!  But... it was still such a fun night.  The unique gifts the kids put in everyones stockings- made us all laugh.  The "bliss" was that we were all together.  Freely talking about the very real fact that this part of life is changing.  The traditions and days they take place may need adjusting- we may not be together on the 24th like we always have been in the past,  but it ok, because I have no doubt that we will have many special times together and we will create new traditions. And when we are together there is tons of laughter and love.  However, this year I will follow Mary's example and hide theses memories in my heart.  Bliss...