That's Using The Brain!

  Since my kids have grown, it seems that their gifts to each other have gotten far more fun.  Toys of some sort are the norm around here even though they are....ahem...adults.  But in all fairness, Christmas morning should be a time of fun.  They should, as we all should, find the kid hidden deep inside.  Let loose of all adultness and be a fun-loving kid once again.  

  My daughter and son-in-law made a (far too) brief visit to eat Christmas dinner with us and open gifts afterward.  Dinner was fine but it was the sibling gift exchange that was the best...at least, for me.  I giggled like I have not giggled in a long time.  It was a fine feeling.  She got her brother some fingertip hands.  These are tiny, vinyl puppet like things that look like human hands but fit each finger.  They were a big hit.  Both immediately donned finger hands and proceeded to unwrap gifts with the odd things.  The giggle fits that ensued were contagious!  He opened several more gifts from her but none were so engaging as the finger puppets.  Then, it was her turn to open his gifts to her.  One present was a mind-controlled drone.  Yep, this was a weird helicopter looking thing that she was to make fly using her brainpower!  It took some practice but all three kids actually got the thing up and flying!

  Even though their visit was far too short, I am elated that my daughter and son-in-law were able to come to the Little Bayou House.  Watching the play, hearing the laughter, seeing the interaction between them and Son did this old lady's heart the world of good.  Santa did come...in the form of my kids.  I am beyond blessed.