Christmas by ourselves now

Well, it's hard to admit but the family traditions have gone wayside. The kids are all grown and married now and have their own little families. Troy and Kori spent their first Christmas in California with her family. Jared and Kristi were with her family this year and Jake and Shana were at their place since he just had gotten out of the hospital from having surgery.
Dad and I woke up Christmas morning kinda lonely. He always makes them fun and special though. As always I made our traditional breakfast and put it in the oven before he and I started opening our gifts. One by one we each opened one. He got me the IPOD I wanted. I was so thrilled about that. I also got some wonderful pots and pans, some nice perfume, pajamas and other odds and ends. I got him a sander, golf bag, cologne, clothes, odds and ends for the trailer. All in all we got a lot of nice things. But the morning is so quiet without our little ones to share in the joys of Christmas. It was hard waiting to see what the kids got from Santa. We drove down early and went to Shanas and Jakes to see what they got. We took our Christmas breakfast down with us to share with them. It's always so yummy. Oh the joy of seeing the little kids eyes when they're showing you what they got for Christmas. After spending time with them we went to Jared and Kristi's. Each of the kids got lots of toys and were spoiled. I have a hard time every single year trying to control the spending for them. I know I do a lot but I also know there are things they need and I want to get them for them. Things are so expensive now days and you don't get much anymore so I feel I have to spend, spend, spend. But it's out of the love in my heart for each one. I hope that each Christmas will bring the spirit of Christ into our homes. That we can always give with our heart. I love each one of my family members so much.
Merry Christmas to all!!