For the first time in many years, my husband and I are greeting the coming of the Christ Child in the presence of a baby. Our sweet grandson is almost 10 months old, and we are oohing and aahing over every new task he masters.

Hand-clapping.
Feeding himself and making a mess.
Drinking from a sippy cup.
Creeping and crawling across the carpet for the first time.

The wonder of Christmas becomes reality as we watch and celebrate every accomplishment of this grandchild we love so much.

The wonder of Christmas also raises many questions in my mother’s heart.

Did Mary’s heart swell the first time Jesus clapped and crowed for joy?
Did the infant Prince of Peace smear food in his downy hair?
Did his father carve a wooden cup that fit inside his Son’s baby hands?
Did the dirt scrape Jesus’ chubby knees when he first crept across the floor?

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