This morning early my wife and I were in a philosophical discussion and she exploded on me. I tried to contain my emotions but gave her some critical advice. I was worried that this could ruin our Christmas eve day so I tried really hard to give her some space and not antagonize her by demanding that it be resolved.

In the afternoon I took gifts to my neighbors and we got to talk a little.

This evening we went to mass and my son sang in the choir. My 4 and 5 year old sat next to the priest on the altar after the Gospel reading.

My parents came to visit after mass.

Thanks be to God for the incarnation this Christmas eve.