On Christmas Eve by the time we were finished with our supper it was after midnight. So we decided to wait until Christmas morning to exchange gifts. After breakfast we all put on our silly Christmas hats and opened our presents. This year, I did not go to all the work of wrapping each present individually as I did last year. I just put them in big gift bags.
It's easy to shop for Alejandro's father. He always complains about the cold, especially during this time of year. So we bought him lots of warm, cozy clothing.
Among the gifts for Alejandro's sister was this wrap that drapes around the shoulders. I found it at the market in Coyoacán, and I thought that it was quite elegant.
Alejandro's nephew is getting to the age where it is difficult to shop for him. He is too old for toys, and on his last birthday we bought him lots of clothes for school. However, one thing that I always get for him is a calendar for his room. He, like the rest of the family, is a dog lover, so I buy him a calendar with pictures of puppies. I found this one in Ohio when we were there last September.
Alejandro certainly does not need more clothes. However, when I was at the textile fair in Chapultepec Park earlier this month, I could not resist this very nice guayabera shirt.
In the large bag of gifts for me, there was something that I had requested... a double boiler for making my fudge. I had looked in many stores but had not been able to find one. In fact, the store clerks I asked did not even know what I was talking about. Alejandro found one online and ordered it for me. Not a romantic gift, I know, but it is something I wanted. Next Christmas, when I make fudge again, it will come in very handy.
Even though Santa did not bring anything for the family dogs, Iztac still had a kiss for me on Christmas morning.
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