Silence Is Golden

Laney, my  husband and I are sitting here on Christmas Eve in silence.  This is the first time in years that we are enjoying a quiet Christmas Eve together.  The silence is truly golden as the saying goes.  No stress, no pressure to entertain or be somewhere.  A blessing to be relaxing and enjoying warm cookies from the oven that in past years were left for Santa.  There is something good to be said of not a worry in the world.  There is not even a creature stirring as Laney is resting quietly beside me. What a great gift to myself as I sit here and feel so relaxed and reminisce of Christmas evenings of the past.  The patter of little feet and the memories of traditions from the past are still with me.  I think I'll read, "Twas The Night Before Christmas," to myself, because my husband and Laney are already passed out and awaiting Santa. Another Christmas Eve comes to an end and I shall retire before midnight for the first time in probably twenty plus years.  I'll say a goodnight prayer for all the grieving families of Newtown and those who are still struggling from Sandy.  And, blessings to all who have touched my heart in 2012.  May all your dreams come true.  Hope you all made Santa's nice list. Life Is beautiful!!!