Christmas time.....is near

It's getting closer to my favorite holiday, Christmas. I spent my childhood with little to no celebration of this holiday. Now that I am a father, I make sure that my children enjoy this time and savor every moment of their lives. My wife and I put up our tree and I decorated the outside of our house. It is alot of work but to see the joy in my kids eyes when the lights are on is worth it. I cannot say this year will be complete as I still do miss my father, however I know he is watching over me and will always be a part of me.

This year will also be different as we usually spend Christmas Eve at my sister-in-law's house but they will be away this time around. During this time, all of the kids (and there are quite a few of them in the house) open their presents and then it becomes mass chaos. Paper flying everywhere, kids playing with their new gifts and us parents trying to keep the peace. I can't say I will miss that part but it has been a family tradition and a part of me will miss it. 

I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday!