Kelvin’s shriek of delight was the first thing I heard as the sun began to peek through the curtains. I smiled to myself, turning over in bed and pulling the blanket tighter around my shoulders. A few moments later, I heard the sound of tiny feet pounding down the hall, followed by her bedroom door bursting open.
“Mom! Mom! Did you see my room?” Kelvin exclaimed, his face glowing with excitement.
I sat up, pretending to look confused. “Your room? What about it?”
“It’s amazing! There’s a Christmas tree! And lights! And ornaments!” Kelvin said, hopping up and down. “You have to come see it!”
I chuckled, throwing off my blanket and sliding into my slippers. “Alright, lead the way, little man.”
Kelvin grabbed my hand and practically dragged me down the hall to his bedroom. The moment we s
