Monday, December 27, 2010

joy is in the simple things



During the holidays, it's easy to get wrapped up (no pun intended) in the idea of presents and material things... but at the end of the day, the true happiness lies in the simple things - being together with family and loved ones.

Sure, all the Christmas traditions are great fun:

Watching the children anticipating the arrival of Santa...


The frenzy of presents...



The element of surprise...


But it's also in the simplicity of handwritten gift tags from children...

* "Tita" means "aunt" in the Filipino language.

Children's handmade presents...




Watching my niece scribble with crayons and markers...


A three-hour (or was it four?) game of Monopoly with A., my 10-year-old nephew, my brother, and sister-in-law...


Endless peekaboo and hide and seek games with my niece...


And listening to my favorite Christmas carol Silent Night, while expressing gratitude for this day.




Pin It!

No comments:

Related Posts Plugin for WordPress, Blogger...