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A Very Merry Christmas

So far this season has been relaxing for everyone. Who (except school age children) doesn't like a nap? These two look comfy! 


I hope that all of you had a great Christmas. I think it's the first time in years I was not totally stressed out! For the last six years we have been going to the children's Mass on Christmas Eve at 4:00 or 4:30. It is always quite crowded and I get really stressed out in huge crowds. Last year our parish started a 6pm service and we tried it. It was less crowded (because it was only advertised verbally) but the boys were so tired that their behavior was, shall we say, imperfect. 

This year the parish cancelled the 4:30 service. So not only would the 4:00 be crowded but the 6:00 also! Yuck!!

So this year we tried something new. Our kids wake up by 6:45 usually so we finished gifts (leisurely) and went to the 10:30 Christmas Day Mass. We got there early, but didn't need to! It was a tad more crowded than our typical 7:30 Mass, but the pews in front and behind us were empty!! The service was only 15 minutes longer!! 

I was unstressed and had a great day. As Jack said, "Mom, this is how we need to Church it next year!"

Then we had a great dinner at Grandma and Grandpa C's. 



Here is a picture of how we Christmas. LEGO for every one!!


Relaxing with Grandma C. during Christmas break:



Merry Christmas everybody!!




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