Shhh...do you hear that? It's the sound of silence. What a contrast from the day we had earlier celebrating Christmas. I was first awakened by the sound of footsteps running across the hallway and through the kitchen, followed by squeals of delight upon seeing their stockings filled with presents from Santa. As eager as the children were to open presents, they waited patiently knowing that every year, our Christmas Day begins with a special breakfast made especially by their dad. This year's menu consisted of fruit, sausage, and pancake puffs in 3 different varieties -- plain, apple, and chocolate chip. The pancake puffs were more time consuming that Dan had anticipated, but they were well worth the wait! After breakfast we proceeded to open presents, eliciting more squeals of delight and jumps for joy! In its wake, the living room looked as if the proverbial tornado had blown through our house. For the remainder of the day, Mary and Joseph played with new toys, Danielle baked 2 pies and a batch of brownie bites to give to friends, we cleaned up and organized, and we all ate unhealthy portions of chocolate, cookies, and other tempting treats. We wasted no time eating all of the filipino snacks like champorado (chocolate rice porridge), coconut flavored polvoron (toasted wheat cakes), hopia (flaky pastry filled with sweetened mung bean paste), cracker nuts (peanuts in a tasty crunchy coating), and pan de sal (sweet bread). A high-calorie Christmas indeed!
Now that Santa has come and gone, Christmas mass has been faithfully attended, Christmas carols have been sung, treats have been had, presents have been unwrapped, toys have been opened, and the children are snug in their beds, there's just...silence. Shhh...do you hear that?
Here are a few of our favorite things from this Christmas Day:
Dan's apple pancake puffs -- Delicious!
Finally, the moment they've all been waiting for -- opening presents!
A very special candle holder made by Joseph in ceramics class at school
An assortment of yummy filipino snacks from Danta Claus!
Movie theater gift cards for 5 (to see The Tale of Despereaux) from Mrs. Claus!
Poke'mon cards from Aunt Linda were a sure hit!
A very special gift from Danta Claus.....When the frost bites, when the cold stings, when I'm feeling sad, I simply remember my favorite things and then I don't feel so bad....
1 comment:
How perfect. Isn't it? All of it. You are doing a great job with your blog and I appreciate getting a glimpse into the hearts of the M(heart)in family. Blessed indeed.
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