~waking up to cold rain…almost as good as snow for the feeling of being snug
~singing Christmas carols all the way to church
~a wonderful morning service
~miracles
~a friend healed
~eggnog right after church to hold me off till dinner
~listening to Nat King Cole while I stir gravy for half-an-hour
~friends over for a Christmas feast
~a few more gifts to wrap
~relaxing on the couch looking at the outrageous amount of presents under the tree
~marveling that said presents will disappear so quickly tomorrow morning
~looking forward to watching a great football game with Dad and the boys tomorrow
~pie
~cool whip
~opening “name gifts” with siblings
~and one present for Dad who is still a kid at heart
~(Mom won’t open any yet)
~”It’s a Wonderful Life” with Daddy before bed