Twas The Night Before Christmas

December 24, 2010

Twas The Night Before Christmas

Nate is fast asleep, round two. His first round was during Christmas Eve Mass, when he fell asleep despite the Ray Manzarek - meets Moog - tribute from the keyboard player.

It was a lovely service really. In the school gym, which as the priest pointed out, made sense since Jesus was born in a barn.

We returned to our house to eat a big Italian dinner from Nino's -- a tradition for our Irish family. Then Ryan, Nate, and I did a little dance to Rhiana's "Hard." and we all sang happy birthday to Baby Jesus. It's what we do.

In between we tracked Santa through Norad on our phones, and dad read Nate "'Twas A Night Before Christmas" from his iPad -- some new traditions.

Now that the sugar plum has gone to bed, Santa has arrived.

The last thing Nate said before going to bed and checking his list:

"I don't think I want a bike."

Notice the bike ;)

Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night!

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