The first of our three (hopefully battery free) Christmas celebrations started today at Mike’s mom and dad’s. We usually go over there mid-morning, hang out, have lunch and listen to the kids talk about all the presents under the tree. After torturing them for a good couple of hours they finally get to tear into their loot after lunch is cleaned up. By then they are usually chomping at the bit to see what is inside, and as always, Grandma did not disappoint.
Zander has to be the most expressive child when he opens gifts. I smile every time I watch him because even if it is something as boring as clothes he acts like it is the best possible present ever. Love it.
Nick is a little more subdued, but still always very thankful for what he gets.
And Ben would rather eat the wrapping paper and bows than actually open the presents.
The aftermath is always loads of fun (and wrapping paper and boxes). Christmas is definitely Linda’s holiday. She loves to spoil everyone!
We headed home just before dinner so we could get the boys fed and settled down before bedtime. It’s hard enough to get them to sleep on a regular night, but when Santa is about to come it is nearly impossible. Thankfully Santa didn’t have a lot to do to make our house picture perfect for the early morning wake-up call.
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