Christmas Eve

Darrin ended up having to work on Christmas Eve so we had a pretty low key day.  I wasn't sure exactly how the evening would play out. Would we say Santa was coming? Would we leave cookies and milk for him? Would we let them open a present? We were starting our family traditions and I wanted to make sure they were perfect.

Turns out it wasn't any different than any other night. The kids were so tried we gave them a bath and Reagan asked if she could wear her Christmas pajamas since it was Christmas. I put Grayson in his and I told Reagan I wanted a picture of her and Grayson in their Christmas jamas. She asked if the Elf could be in it too since he was leaving in the morning, we took a few pictures and they went to bed. No Santa talk, no milk and cookies. Just the same 'ole normal routine.

Which was perfect this year. I didn't want Reagan nervous about Santa coming to her house while she was sleeping. She is so uneasy about him, so we just let it be. They were both sleeping by 8:30 and Mr. and Mrs. Claus had some work to do.

That 1 tooth snaggly grin makes me laugh. 

I don't think I've been that giddy and excited in a while. I couldn't wait to see the look on their faces the next morning. Seeing those 2 sweet little smiles come down the hall. Seeing all the wrapped presents and presents from Santa is something I have been looking forward too since becoming a mom. And I knew, in the morning, I would be able to feel the magic that Christmas brings. 

Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night.