Next thing on the calendar

We've made the sweets and holiday savories.

We've oohed and aahed over the lights.

We've They've stood over the big bathtub full of Amazon boxes wondering and guessing.

We've been to town and walked among the last-minute crazies.

We've packed goody bags for those in need and those who protect us.

We have sung the songs and played the poor piano til it can't hold a tune.

We've watched The Polar Express, The Santa Clause, Rudolph, and Charlie Brown.

We've celebrated with church and extended family.

We've made the homemade gifts.

We've tried to pose for nice photos for next year's grandparent gifts.

What's left?

On Saturday night, we will make much of Luke chapter two, a story and truth whose beauty will never be surpassed.

The boys will struggle to find sleep while Dad and Mom stuff stockings and wrap their presents.

On Sunday morning, they'll storm down the stairs for round one.

We will head off to church for a morning of great joy and jubilant worship.

We'll come home, pick up from round one, prepare the meal, and welcome our family for round two.

The most wonderful time of the year.