This is my gift request this year that I sent to my lovelies. I think it will be our new tradition, which will be a departure from what.....??? ....28 years of motherhood. Christmas time in a family our size has always been so wonderful. Now, with only my two youngest at home, there is an adjustment in the focus. Presents are always so fun when the kids are young---just seeing their eyes and their faces light up at the first recognition of them getting a long desired present, has been my happiest moment. But now, with 2/3's of my kiddos over 19 years old, and the youngest two 12 and 14, I find my heart longing and soooo desirous of simply having them all together in our living room with the fire blazing, laughter emanating, folks sipping on a little 'sippy,' and the smell of..... well, the smell of complete happiness and contentment! Here's the note:
"Happy Merry Christmas Greetings to everyone!
I just wanted to send out a little note to you all regarding this years WILDLY anticipated Christmas celebration! We are soooooo much looking forward to having everyone over for Christmas Eve (and the surrounding days, of course)! There is no greater joy for me personally than having my loved ones around me, sharing laughter and stories and making wonderful memories. It is truly the best gift I get each year!
In that light, I just wanted to lift any expectation of gift giving this year. Your delightful company is all that is desired this year!! I want to provide a time for us to grow closer and share some time together (and food and vino and cigars and bon fires and snow and pictures) and am sooooo looking forward to that. This year has been a great year for us, but with house commitments and decreased work hours, our focus has not been on anything but the expectation of love and family time!
So, please know that the gift exchange this year will be limited to the shortest of short people (those under 18 y/o), with the exception of stockings and lots and lots of fun memories!!! Please bring your smiles and willingness to sit close together beside the fire and drink in the loveliness of our relationships---but no wrapped presents, etc. Just your love and beautiful faces are all that is desired!
LOVE YOU ALL!!!
Marmie"
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