So long, Christmas! Thank you for the Blessings!

So I should have confessed that as soon as Christmas is over I go a little nutty. Like get it out of my house, crazy. It's December 29th and that tree that I loved - it's outta here. So long tree, thanks for everything.  Before I rush it all into the attic too quickly though, let's recap the highlights.

Christmas is all about Little B & Nugget. They loved every moment and they are sad to see it go.
"Jingle Bells" and "Santa Is Coming To Town" are still being sung around our home and Cameron still requests "Silent Night" at bed time until he remembers that Christmas is over.

It wasn't perfect (hence the temper tantrum shown below), but it was magical - and that's the point.

There was creative reindeer food made on Christmas Eve, made with love and laughter of course. What reindeer wants glitter and oats. Our reindeer like carrots and cheerios best.

There was cookie decorating and helping Santa eat them, but making sure that at least two were left.

There were Christmas stories, and sort of explaining what we could about Baby Jesus.  Although, it's worth noting that the Baby Jesus from our "little friendly" nativity scene decided to take a break from us and hide in the couch for a few days.

Santa surprises and Christmas morning faces are the best.  The truest form of expression. The purest form of joy.

Santa & Mrs. Claus have clashing opinions when it comes to the presentation around the tree. every. year.

Christmas Eve pajamas, prayers & The Night Before Christmas remind me of Christmas' past and bring a glimmer to my eye.

Our holiday is no made-for-tv-movie with white picket fences and perfectly coiffed, right out of the bed hair, but we enjoy the bits that make it whole.  The pieces that make it our own.

We are blessed to enjoy these moments together and moments with family.  Oh how I hope that future Christmas' maintain this kind of magic for as long as possible.

Here's to your own kind of holiday magic!