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Best Christmas Pregnant, oops I mean Present Ever.

My Magical Mother

Somehow my Mom has a way of making everything magical at Christmas time. And somehow she manages to take care of all 7 kids, all 3 in-laws, all 6 grandchildren, and my Dad. How in the world does she do it? Christmas is the best time of year and I can honestly say it has nothing to do with gifts or receiving presents. Mom just has a way of making it so magical. Her house always smells amazing, big tall Christmas trees are always decorated perfectly. The house is from something out of a catalog! With the cutest decorations hanging about. Somehow she makes time for gingerbread house night with all the kids and grand kids. It leaves quite a mess, but before you can even blink your eyes the house is back to being spotless. If you asked me where the best place to be at Christmas time is I wouldn't tell you it's Hawaii, or up at a nice cabin, my answer would always be "Moms house". The feeling you get when you enter the house, no matter the drama that goes on, no matter the arguing, no matter the sickness, there is always a peaceful feeling. Sometimes I really wonder if my mom IS magic. I don't know how she does it all. She makes the most amazing Christmas eve dinner, and it doesn't matter if there are 10 people there or 25 (like there will be this year) she always makes the same incredible meal that takes SO much planning and work. And she pretty much does it all by herself! It's unreal when I think about all that she does all year round, and it's magical to think about all she does for everyone at Christmas time. If Christmas is truly about giving, then I don't know anyone who does it better than her and my Dad. My Dad spends his time searching for those in need, while my Mom spends her time serving and taking care of her family and neighbors. I wish I could really put in to words how amazing she is. The only thing I can think of is...she's magic! Cause no human should be able to do all that she does! Love you Mom. How amazing it will be to be with the whole family this Christmas. There is no where else we'd rather be! You make it a magical place.