I hope this finds you all enjoying the Holidays and attempting to clean up from the onslaught of cards, cookies, paper and packages. 

We are holding our own here at the Rocha Ranch but definitely still recovering.

Here is the best part of this holiday season.  My children finally learned the true gift of giving and how much more satisfying it is to give rather than receive.

For the first time ever my daughter had her own money; earned from various babysitting jobs and she was able to go out and buy gifts for the family on her own.  She had so much fun shopping, wrapping and giving hints.  I have never seen her more excited anticipating Christmas morning. 

My son made my gift in school and worried himself silly that it would not be done in time for him to bring home.  He was jumping for joy the last day of classes because he was able to bring my gift home.  He hurried into his room and spent over an hour wrapping the gift and getting it under the tree. 

On Christmas eve both kids were beside themselves with excitement and kept giving me hints; trying to drive me crazy. 

We all went to bed with visions of smiling family members in our heads…

My kids were up at 4:00am and starting the coffee; they couldn't wait any longer…

So yes we were up at 4:15am opening gifts and having a ball.  I received new slippers, pj's and the new Steven King novel from my daughter and my son's vase was beautiful.  I was so happy and it just kept getting better…  For the next 4 days both kids kept talking about how much fun it was to get me things and watch my face as I opened them.  It was a really cool experience; especially when your 12 year old tells you how much more fun it was to shop for others than to get gifts. 

One of those magical moments when you know you must be doing something right as a parent.  They don't happen often so trust me you enjoy them to the fullest when they do…

I have been having the bestest time and we have lots of fun stuff planned for this week so while I will be posting when I can there may be some days when I just can't get to it this week.   

So be safe, have FUN and remember others… 

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