Reminiscent of Christmas past

When I think about Christmases I have had previously throughout my lifetime, I think about many different things. I think about where they were held, who was all there and of course what I got for the special holiday. What always really sticks out to me every time out of all of it is one singular moment. This moment was very integral as I learned two valuable lessons that Christmas in 2010;

As everyone was being given their gifts in the living room of Grandma and Grandpa Genereux, a feeling of heavy anticipation fell upon me. Just like every nine years old, I couldn't wait to rip open anything...