P365 - 2014 - Day 358 - quiet, still eve
Even though today was a little rough for The Princess... she spiked a 103 fever after a night of throwing up. She spent most of the day in bed, although she did come around just before bed after a bath and some new pjs. Her temperature went back down and she is now sound asleep....as are her brothers. And as I sit here typing this I am reminded how much I love this night. The cookies and beer are left out for Santa, we have said our goodbyes to the elves, and It's a Wonderful Life is on the television. I've said before that I love the stillness and the quiet of this night. The anticipation. The joy that is simply in the waiting. The lights. The time spent together. The love. It's a day that my heart is full and heavy at the same time. It's a day that brings up memories of Christmas Eves past....the loved ones that are no longer here...the time that we had with them and the time we still wish we had. While my heart is heavy with nostalgia and missing loved ones, my heart is full for the traditions that we have passed on to our children as well as the traditions we have built with them. As I sit here on this quiet, still eve I am thankful for my Christmases past, hopeful for my Christmases future, and happy with my Christmas present. xo
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