Christmas Day

Our Christmas started out with a present from the kids, both slept until 8:30. We couldn't believe it. Grayson is usually up around 7 and Reagan by 8, so this was a wonderful treat. We all climbed into our bed for a bit before heading down the hallway to the check out what Santa left. 

We spent the rest of the day playing with toys, swimming upstairs and watching Cars 2 since we still hadn't seen it. After dinner I made Darrin take us out to see some lights. He was perfectly fine staying in all day, but I had seen the lights and really wanted to check them out.  

It was really crowded and not as big as I thought, so we didn't stay long. We were back home in no time, back in our pj's eating ice cream on the couch. 

Sister in her favorite Christmas gift stocking stuffer, her Ariel watch. She was worn it everyday since Christmas, sleeps in it, and asks me 194589327583982 times a day, "what time is it?"

We had such a wonderful day together. Happy Christmas! 

Christmas Card 2011

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.