This week I’m grateful for Christmas magic.
It’s the week before Christmas and all through the house,
the kids are excited, they think Santa’s grouse.
Ok, I’ll stop there. Poetry is not my strong suit. What I do want to say is, I love the week leading up to Xmas. I love the anticipation of Xmas, the excitement. I love taking the kids to see the Xmas lights. A special night time adventure, their eyes twinkling in the darkness, the joy when we stop for ice creams and the soft sounds of snoring as we pull into the driveway.
I love the night before Xmas. The earnest faces as we put hay, carrots and water out for the reindeers. The knowing looks exchanged with Twiggy when we discuss if Santa would prefer Bundy, beer or milk with his biscuit. Softcock, I whisper under my breath if milk is chosen.
I love tucking the kids into bed and whispering: “You better go straight to sleep so Santa can come and slide down the chimney to drop off your presents”. The giggles we hear as we close the door.
I love sitting with my husband and wrapping the kids presents, listening out for footsteps in the hallway. High fiving once the gifts are safely away from prying eyes. Stuffing lollies into their stockings. Throwing hay around the ground, chewing up bits of carrots, leaving crumbs on the table, drinking the milk.
I love lying in bed and listening out for the bells on Santa’s sleigh. I still believe in the magic. Do you?
Merry week before Xmas xx
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Oh, don’t get me started on my love for Christmas too!!!
I truly love everything about this time of year & the magic it brings!!
Enjoy your weekend….last one before xmas 🙂
xo
I can’t wait for next week. So much better than this week. For sure. Enjoy all that preparation to make the magic real for your babies. xx
Yes, yes, yes, I am still wrapped up in the magic of Christmas! It is very important to hold onto, it takes me to the true centre of my world.
Loved your post.
I love Xmas eve, even though they’re 23, 21 and 20 my kids still put their Santa sacks out and I still make sure it’s filled with lots of surprises. They always spend Xmas eve at home with us and we catch up with family friends. The only downer this year is my 21yo is in London for Xmas so she won’t be here with us…. thank God for Skype.
Oh yes I still believe. He only comes to those who believe. My brother and I still have our Santa sacks out at my mum and dad’s every year and we are both in our 30’s…
I adore Christmas. The traditions, the sentiments, the magic… I believe, I believe. x
Such a blissful post! 🙂
I go bunny-hopping for christmas!!
xx
By the way —
Bianca, right? 🙂 Thank you! I’m really looking forward for 2011 to be a BETTER year. Hope you’ll be showered with all the fun of the coming year, too.
Nice to meet you, too. Really nice page you have here! 🙂
This post takes me back to what Christmas was like when I was little. So lovely!
Looking forward to making some great memories for my kids as they get older too
So glad you found me, so that I could find you!!! I’ve spent the last hour or so reading blog posts, and loving every minute of it! I’ll be back very soon… 🙂
Abso-freakin-lutely!
Yes, I still believe in the magic of Christmas and this year is so special for many reasons 🙂
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