A few weeks ago, Gabriella texted me and asked me if I was going to Grandma's for Christmas Eve. Now this has been a tradition of our family ever since I could remember. When my dad was with us, it was a really big deal for all of us to come together for Christmas Eve. Wow how I looked forward to being with my family, all the kids, everyone laughing, being goofy, Gabriella was just a baby, and Wy Wy wasn't even born yet. My niece Tricia had Jordan, her daughter, she was the spitting image of Tricia as a baby. My son Jason and I would go down to Grandma and Grandpa's house. Grandma, (my Mom) A.K.A "Little" would have chefed it up with these great Tamales, beans, salsa, tortia's. It was like a race to get to Mom and Dad's first to get the first batch of the tortia's and frijoles. The house was warm with love and laughter. My dad would bring out the liquor, my sister and I would get a little buzz on and my dad would start dancing with us.
Gabriella Rose was officially the first acknowledged great grandchild and we all just adored her. She was showered with so much attention from everyone. She had the most precious demeanor, such a happy well adjusted baby, just like my niece Trina Baby.
Anyway that gives you an idea of Christmas Eve at Grandma & Grandpa's. That was before my dad died.
Well in Gabriella's question of whether I was coming down, she said it made her sad that our family didn't all come together for Christmas Eve anymore. She said she didn't want presents, she just wanted us all together and that would be her Christmas present. My Gabriella is an innocent, she shouldn't be punished for other peoples destructive disrespectful behaviors. Why it changed, we all know, but my goal was to give my mija the present she wanted. So loving my mija as much as I do, I went to Mom's for Christmas Eve. It was fabulous.
Seeing "little" (my Mom) all dressed up in her velor sweat suit, she was sitting next to the wood burning stove, and had a little buzz. Then there is my sister "Little II", her appendage (spouse) Dennis, my sister's daughter Trina, My brother Tulla's wife Liz, my brother's children Tricia & Michael, my Great niece Gabriella Rose, her brother my Great nephew, the handsome Wy-Wy, Trina's wonderful husband Jeff, Tricia's children, my Great niece & nephew Jordan and Tory. My great nephew's, Michael's children, Issac and Eli. How I see these kids.
- My Great niece, Tricia's daughter Jordan the power player.
- I believe Jordan is going to be the next president of the United States.
- My Gabriella Rose is a Victoria Secret runway model,
- Wyat is the next Motocross power player,
- My Tory, well he is a love bug, he is only 6, but man the kid loves sports and he is good at them. Like a Golden Child, he picks up a bat, picks up a basketball and you can truly see the intent in his eyes, the love of the game. This kid too, could compete for the presidency and win.
- My Jadie Lady was not there but her family is a separate blog.
I feel the presence of God when I feel love and acceptance. It feels really powerful. I never thought I would be in the same room with thieves, cheaters and liars, but for the sake of my Great nieces wish, I did it, with the grace of God. I am so grateful to my Gabriella for giving me the gift of my family, with acceptance for 2 hours. That was the best gift.
My Jason called me (my one and only son) and my Damariz ( his fabulous girlfriend) I really want Jazz to Marry her. She Jokes and says that they are going to sell their babies to Angelina Jolie & Brad Pitt. So I told Jazz I will buy the first one, to get pick of the litter. They are so beautiful as a couple, in and out that I really am looking forward to her becoming his wife.
Merry Christmas Eve to All, and To All A Good Night. Give the Gift of yourself, to yourself and to others.
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