Well, it was Christmas today, and I got everything I really wanted. The thing I wanted most was seeing my kids happy on Christmas morning, and they were. We had a nice evening at home for Christmas Eve. We ate a nice little family dinner at our little table. It was very sweet. Then we opened our Christmas Eve gifts, which are always pajamas. The kids also each got a blanket with their PJ's. Johnny got a firefighter blanket, and Eliza got a Cookie Monster blanket. They both loved them. Johnny wouldn't let anyone touch his. After we opened the gifts, the kids got a Christmas bath (which is the same as a normal bath, just at Christmas time). After their bath, we put them in their new pajamas, and we all snuggled down and watched a movie about Jesus, to help the kids realize what Christmas is all about. After the movie and some stories, it was time to put some milk and cookies out for Santa, then off to bed. It was a Christmas miracle, both kids were in bed and asleep before 8:00. It was awesome, and probably the last year it will happen.
We all got up at 6:30 this morning, and saw that Santa had come. Johnny was very excited as he opened his gifts. He loved his new fire engine and fire helicopter. However, the gift that got him the most excited was his Batcave. He started opening it, and when he saw what it was, he couldn't get that paper off fast enough. He wanted it out of the box right away, and has played with it almost nonstop since. Lesson learned for next year: have Johnny open things like clothes and backpacks before the toys, otherwise he loses all interest.
Eliza was excited about her baby doll stroller and her little baby doll, but she got really excited when she saw the Elmo in her stocking. She saw that and started pointing up at her her stocking and signing want. It was pretty cute. Her other favorite part was all the candy in her stocking. She kept bringing different candies to us and signing candy and open. However, like responsible parents we did regulate how much she could have.
After we opened gifts, we began the marathon of family visits that occurs every major holiday. We started this time and my dad's house, so Johnny could see his cousin Joseph before he went to his dad's. The two were kind of funny. Once Johnny showed up with his helicopter, Joseph only wanted to play with that, which was fine because Johnny only wanted to play with Joseph's Buzz. Kids are funny that way.
After we went to my dad's, we went to my mom's to see her. They always have snacks out on Christmas, and they just wait for people to come over, so it is really laid back and relaxed. Josh and I played a little Beatles Rock Band, which may be the greatest game ever made. Johnny took the opportunity to take a nap, which was probably good, but left him confused when he woke and we were ready to leave. He didn't understand, because to him we just got there.
After that, it was back to my dad's for Christmas dinner. We had the traditional turkey, potatoes and such. We stayed and visitid for a bit, and then it was off to Erica's parents, where we spent a couple of hours visiting there. Johnny was excited because he got another dinosaur movie there, which always makes him happy.
Then it was time to come home, and just crash. Johnny went straight to playing with his batcave, and has not stopped. Eliza is asleep, and I think their parents wish they were too. It was a busy day, but it was a great day.
To those of you who read this, I wish you all a Merry Christmas, and may the Lord bless you with all you need this season and the upcoming year.
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