Sarah helped usher in Christmas at midnight mass along Joanne and Chiesa San Giovanni's chorus! With only a few rehearsals under their belts, the group sounded quite good and surprisingly in tune. Last song played.... "Do They Know it Christmas" yup, that oldie from Geldof and Bono... Feed the world.... let them know its Christmas time... Who says church in Italy is overly traditional!
We had a very hectic start to the Christmas season, shopping, wrapping, cooking, baking. As much as I love Christmas and look forward to the season, I am glad we are no longer climbing uphill and, gliding downhill.
After midnight mass we were tucked into bed and asleep by 2 am but, Sarah was still running around putting her last minute gifts under the tree. She, like her father, is enchanted by the magic of the season.
Big difference this year compared to those past.... We ALL slept till 10 am! No ridiculous wake ups for teenage girls. I don't think Sarah and Anna believe in Santa anymore.... A bit sad isn't it?
Sarah is up in Lerma which has a fresh coating of snow this morning. I can't wait to read the poetry the dusting inspired.
Next party, New Year's Eve!
Merry Christmas!
Krista
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