No sleep on Christmas Eve!

Well it is 4:42 AM Christmas morning and I am wide awake.  Sleeping is never a problem for me except on Christmas Eve.  It isn't that I am wrapping presents or anything (I have had that done for weeks).  I am just excited I guess.  Their is no other reason.  I remember as a kid sharing my room with 4 of my siblings.  We had double sets of bunk beds.  I slept on the top across from my brother J.B.

 I needed to go to the bathroom so bad, but if you left our room you would be able to see the Christmas tree.  I was so worried Santa would be there and I would be in trouble for being awake.  My brother told me to hold it. I did for as long as I could and then I decided I would make a dash for it.  I climbed down and went to the door, squeezed my eyes shut and felt my way to the bathroom with my hands.  Luckily I didn't run into Santa. :)  That memory is so vivid in my mind.  Christmas excites me.  Now as a Mom I sit here waiting as my children sleep.  Waiting for the magic of Christmas!  Mary probably didn't sleep well the night before Jesus' birth. I am sure she was also waiting for the magic.  As I watched the video of the nativity story last night, I thought to myself that Mary was one tough cookie. 

Riding a donkey all day right before giving birth and then staying and having her baby in a stable. 

What a great lady!  I am so thankful for Christ.  I love him! Watch this beautiful video about his birth.