If I could bottle our dinner up tonight, I would. And I'm not talking about the food. I sat there as the kids were laughing and giggling and I just wished there was an actual "Pause" button in life. We were having such a good time and Ella spilled her lemonade all over her dress coat. It was soaked. And so as I boxed up the leftovers Dustin told Ella he would go warm up the car for her, as there was no way she could wear her coat.
As Dustin got up from the table Josh had his coat, walked over to Ella...and put it over her shoulders. Even now as I rethink of that moment I get teary eyed. What a beautiful moment between two siblings. And what an amazing sign of a gentleman growing before my eyes. Every time I think I could not be more proud or more blessed than I am....one of my children proves me wrong.
I know that Christmas usually has a magical feeling for me. A feeling of times past. A feeling of awe. A feeling of joy. A feeling of gratitude. I was afraid that because there was no snow that this year had lost some of the "magic". I was very wrong.
If you could read the letter from Santa, we are going to the Grand Harbor Resort and Waterpark tomorrow for the night. The kids are pretty excited...and even the parents, too. Santa and I had lengthy discussions about what to get the kids for Christmas this year and we both agreed that what we needed more than anything was a little special time together. So we're heading to Dubuque tomorrow and enjoying a Santa package at the indoor waterpark.
That being said, I haven't packed yet and have a house that is a complete disaster still. So, I'm off to bed after an amazing day and hope to post some pictures from the waterpark as soon as possible!!
