Dear Dad

Dear Dad,
Most days lately have been super busy. Christmas Eve at James and Daniela's house was great...the food was even better! The night started off kind of chaotic though. Eric's tires got slashed while doing some last minute shopping, we got half way to James's house and I realized that I forgot my wedding ring (I made us all go back to get it) and then half way to James's house (for the second time) I realized that I thought I left my hair straightener on. I went back home again to make sure, after I dropped off Mom and Eric. James was really proud because he did really well at picking out the gifts for the kids. I even had to admit that they were all a win. I watched him while holding his nephew on his knee for a quick moment before he caught me...he's going to be a great dad.

Christmas day was my favorite, as always. Nothing will ever beat it. Lexi got so many gifts and James and Daniela even came over for breakfast and to see Lexi open everything. We got Mom to play wii and even got pictures of it! It was a great morning. We went to Eric's parent's house for the afternoon and Mom came with us, but I think she was ready to go long before we actually left. Not because anything was wrong...it was just a long day for her. I hope Christmas was okay for her. She bought James and me your book that you were reading...that Big Russ book. I'm excited to read it. I left your copy in one of the boxes for you with all of your other stuff that you saved. Honestly that stuff is priceless. Everything was really busy and loud but there was an even louder sense of quiet and I was surprised to not feel that you were here. I'm sure you were, but I don't have a moment where I am able to say that I just knew you were there at that point. That was my one regret of the day. I'm sure I wasn't listening intently enough for you and it's a very big difference from you physically being here. I'm still getting used to communicating in a different way. I wish you were here. Merry Christmas, Dad.

-Tiff