Christmas was over a week ago now and Todd and I have both tried to write some perfect post to let my parents know how thankful we are for all they did to make sure we had a beautiful Christmas.  I’m finally sitting here realizing I should probably just say thank you and forget about trying to make my thank you some big sappy, you-guys-are-so-great perfect thing.  We all had a magical Christmas and it would not have happened without my parents.

We were totally ill-prepared and in no condition to prepare for Christmas when we returned just a few days prior to the big day.  Thankfully when we arrived home we found that my parents had purchased and put up a small tree that was just waiting for the kids to decorate.  My parents made sure there was plenty of food in the house, they had cleaned the house, fed the cats, prepared Christmas cookies, and had even informed Santa that Lena would be with us so her stocking was full of her favorite toys on Christmas morning.  Then, as if that wasn’t all enough, they not only did all the shopping for Christmas dinner, but then my mom did all the cooking too!  

Our first few days back from China are a big blur.  I was over-tired, overwhelmed, and jet-lagged, it is not an exaggeration at all to say that my parents made it possible for us to have Christmas.
Lena was shocked and delighted with the day, Jun jumped for joy, and Todd and I were able to relax and enjoy the kids.  I’m grateful that my parents made the day possible and I’m even more grateful that that they were able to be there to share the day with us!