Since marrying Martin, I had worked hard to show the girls what a home should be, what kinds of things you do for the holidays, etc. But this year I didn't really want to put up a tree. I just couldn't get excited about anything.
One day I decided I was just going to do the minimum. Put up the little 3' tree on a table top and let it be. Do the christmas get together and let it be. I tried to tell myself since the kids are no longer at home, there wasn't the need to do as much.
As I started picking up the boys' room from their stay, it came to me. I needed to put up the big tree, decorate as I would and make the christmas season special. For who? The girls? Nope, for the next generation. My grandbabies!!!
I remember last year, with everything going on, I just put up the 3' tree on a table. When my grandson Tucker came over for our christmas, he came in the door, promptly took off his coat dropping it where he took it off, and exclaimed "mommy, look at the christmas tree". The excitement in his voice was joyous and that brought me back.
As a mom, educator, and role model, I try to teach our children the ways of life. With all five girls now married and in homes of their own, it is no longer necessary to do some things for them, and it's all about doing for those precious, beautiful and honest little grandchildren that I love so dearly.
Christmas was celebrated with a full house. Everyone was in attendance. Candice took pictures of the event, we ate, played cards, talked, and had a great time. Have you ever tried to get 3 toddlers to look at the camera and smile all at the same time? It is a challenge. It is those very gifts that provide the little kinks in life and at gatherings that make life memorable.
These are my gifts (from left to right): Bennett, Tucker, Gammi holding Jacek, Papa holding Elliot and Jonathan. What a handsome bunch and that grandpa isn't too bad either.
I love you all......................Gammi
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