I found it quite appropriate that the shortest and darkest day of the year ended with merriment and light courtesy of my two daughters. Tonight, on our way home from a last-minute trip to Target that was prompted by my oldest daughter’s faulty cell phone charger, my head was pounding, and my spirits were sagging. My daughters were chatting with one another, while the radio played Christmas carols, and I was preoccupied. As we drove along dark streets that were illuminated by brightly colored lights, something jolted me out of my trance.
The ‘something’ that ushered me back to reality was the sound of singing. It wasn’t a choir of angels per se, but it was the sound of my two angels putting a silly twist on the song, “Do Your Hear What I Hear?” As they sang in dramatic, high-pitched tones, they dissolved into giggles, as did I. When I suddenly burst into song along with them, matching their silliness lyric for lyric and note for note, they erupted into uproarious laughter.
We sang and laughed the rest of the way home, and as we pulled into our driveway, I thought to myself how these little moments with my daughters are gifts in and of themselves. It didn’t cost any money, and it wasn’t wrapped in brightly colored paper, but it was one of my favorite gifts of the season so far.
Truly a gift to remember! I loved this post and now…well now I too am singing “Do you hear what I hear” and I haven’t a clue as to what the words are in entirety. But I sing anyway…thanks to you…and your daughters! Blessings of all good things be yours my friend. ~Matthew
Some of the most memorable moments with my son have been while riding in the car……I truly cherish them and I know you do as well. Your girls sound so great…
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Love it! and so very true!
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April, thank you very much, and I am glad that you agree:)
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Truly a gift to remember! I loved this post and now…well now I too am singing “Do you hear what I hear” and I haven’t a clue as to what the words are in entirety. But I sing anyway…thanks to you…and your daughters! Blessings of all good things be yours my friend. ~Matthew
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Aw, that just made me smile and laugh some more, so, thank you! I wish all the best this season and every other season, as well!
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You are such an example of showing what true happiness and satisfaction means. Thank you for sharing your personal moments.
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That is quite a high compliment, one which I do not know if I deserve, but thank you so much!
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To me you are! 🙂
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Great story!
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So glad and grateful that you enjoyed it!
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Some of the most memorable moments with my son have been while riding in the car……I truly cherish them and I know you do as well. Your girls sound so great…
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Such wonderful memories indeed, and I am glad that we both have them of our respective kiddos, Sheila!
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