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The greatest gift....my sister took 3 of 4 kids for the holiday break. (the teen didn't want to go, which turned out to be a good thing as he has an ear infection.)

I love my kids to pieces. But they are all boys and they are loud. Everything they do is loud. And they are messy. They are getting better about cleaning up. But it is a work in progress.

My sister took them during break as she is retired and loves having them. Although for some reason she bought them Nerf guns. She has a small place and it was rainy so they used her whole place and had a battle royal. She will be finding the darts for months

My greatest gift was my husband buying me my second Straight Egyptian Al Khamsa Arabian horse, Melody. I’m so grateful he supports my horse habit! :x

Wow Maribo! You are one strong lady to persevere through all of that. Congratulations on the birth of your son!

My greatest gift is "in production". I'm expecting my 3rd granddaughter in March. :D My children are all boys, so I am totally enjoying these little girls! :x

My greatest gift was a proper diagnosis for my mobility issues. What we thought was just sciatica for the last decade has turned out to be MS. I just took my dose of medication today, with minimal side effects so far. I am thankful to get the proper medication now.

I am also blessed that my husband is SO SUPPORTIVE. And, our newest Cardigan Welsh Corgi has the perfect temperament and intelligence to become my service dog. Zsa Zsa is doing so well with her training. She will also be a huge blessing to me going forward.

I am thankful that my sister, brother-in-law, and their three-month-old son came into town for Christmas. I finally got to see him in person after many photos and videos. He is getting chubby and healthy and is a happy baby. My sister did things right during her pregnancy. I held him despite fearing I would drop him. Even better, our grandpa got to meet another great grand. He's our last grandparent alive, so I cherish time spent with him. I liked not having to open presents over Skype.
I got good physical gifts, including German-language music CDs. Hooray for language learning! Still, I look back on family getting together with even warmer mind.
P.S. The only closed license I have is Ice 17. Thanks, no-longer-secret pal!

I am going to begin giving out prize horses by adding each of you a few at a time to my private chat to pick them up.

I'm just starting back here after a long hiatus and started reading this thread. Wow, @maribo congratulations your story moved me to tears as I went through my own infertility issues at one time. I have a beautiful 13 year old daughter and 9 year old son. Thanks to modern medicine. Enjoy every moment with your baby boy.

@visions The treatments for MS today are really fantastic. My sister (she's 62) was misdiagnosed for most of her life with fibromyalgia until about 4 years ago when she had an MRI. The medications have been life changing for her. Of course she still has flares but now there is a path forward. I wish you all the best in your treatment and with your support pup!

@OrionsStables I can't imagine how scary that must've been for you both. I'm so glad your husband recovered!

My greatest gift this season was just spending time with both family by blood and the family you choose. I have an amazing group of ladies in my neighborhood and we all are there to help out and pull each other up. My son was diagnosed with autism (high functioning) and ADHD this past Spring. It answered many questions but raised just as many. My family and friends have been there for me when I hit my mommy max or I just need to cry, no judgement.

Oh and a little something lighthearted my hubby got me a Bluetooth coffee mug that keeps my coffee (or tea) at a consistent temperature as I have a terrible habit of making my coffee, setting it down and forgetting about it for upwards to an hour. Now I don't have to nuke it! That mug is totally awesome!

Great stories everyone! My favorite gifts this year was bluetooth wireless earbuds that I can use for going the treadmail, yoga or just simply sitting in my bed and watching videos! My second favorite gift is a gift card to my favorite tack store to buy some new jodphurs (AKA Thicker and warmer breeches). I hope to continue riding this year, I love the barn I go to and the horse I ride. I really hope COVID could end soon enough so I can go to horse shows and do everything I really wanted to do before COVID. Fun fact, I started riding because my dance classes were too high risk, I want COVID to end but not my riding!

My ID is in my signature, and I am only licensed for height regulator so I can only get straws from chocolate saturn and white on black.