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Christmas Day was really special this year. Throughout the season we truly experienced the real meaning of Christmas, spending time with family and friends and helping others in need thanks to the loving help from our families. In fact, if I have to find a silver lining on this bad situation, that was being able to spend so much time with Matt’s brothers and sister. It made us realize that we should really make an effort to see each other more.

Christmas Day, however, was just us. For as much as we have enjoyed and appreciated all the visitors, it was nice to have one day for ourselves, in our own home. We relished it even more, because it was the first full day Matt was home.

Keegan of course, woke up bright and early, ready to get to his presents. Even though he said he was somewhat disappointed we did not have to bring the presents to Matt in the hospital, he was happy we were all at home. I know I was. A bright red ribbon decorated Matt’s pole, so we were all decked out and ready.

Keegan loved to see all the presents under the tree, and since he now knows that the Elf on the Shelf it is just a toy and there is really no Santa, Fifi was sitting on top of our tree, watching the proceeding. With Christmas music playing in the background, Keegan did not waste any time.

Star Wars dominated, but other presents were a big hit, such as Electronic Battleship, a present from Matt. I guess, on this Christmas, Matt got to relive his childhood and buy the toys he could not get when he was a child.

Matt got his own gifts too. My favorite was the Tetris Lamp, a movable lamp, that can be rearranged in many ways.

Matt also asked for a scientific calculator…I could not resist getting him an Instant Nerd Kit to go with it.

I am getting my gift too…oh and presents as well

After opening the presents, I went back to sleep for a early morning nap, and Keegan got to watch some TV. He wore his Santa hat, to get into the spirit.

The day continued quietly. We called family and friends to wish them Merry Christmas, and also to share the good news of Matt’s release from the hospital, and took a short walk: doctor’s order. Dragging Keegan out was not an easy task, but we managed to get our 30 minutes in. It was peaceful and bright, if a little chilly. Overall, we had a very mellow day but we could not ask for anything more after the crazy weeks we have just finished.