3 kids sitting still, looking at the camera? Impossible!!!
When it dawned on me that we really didn't have plans that would involve eating dinner at someone else's house for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, I asked the kids what they wanted me to cook, told them we could have anything because I was heading to the grocery. Mark didn't hesitate. He yelled, "Digiorno!" Matt said, "Sounds good to me!" faster than I could respond. I'm not sure what that says about my cooking abilities, but I like that they set expectations I could meet, maybe even exceed.
CHRISTMAS PART III
Christmas Eve has turned into a great family day for us. We open our gifts from each other and hang out all day playing with the new stuff! At some point - I sat back and shook my head in disbelief at what a gift I have - a gift that can't be bought with all the money in the world. 3 healthy kids and 2 healthy parents, not waiting for anything, not exhausted from everything, just enjoying Christmas.
Mark liked his wrestlers!
Mia loves the tricycle!
Matt cracked us all up with his rock star moves!
Love this picture of us!
The Miami Heat jersey was a winner!
How about a little Orlando Magic!
Time for a nap!
Chris was there too! He was the photographer so I landed a few pictures and this one was the best - I know, not very good... Sorry babe, we'll do better next time!
After the gift exchange, we ran to the mall to tell Santa our last wishes. Matt, Mark and Santa all looking at Mia like, "Are you gonna do it?" The answer was no, not willing to sit on his lap. She sat on Matt's lap and screamed big tears while the mall chic got a picture.
And here you go - the proof that she was unimpressed! But after this shot, she gave him a high five...
CHRISTMAS PART IV
Santa came by our house in the wee hours Christmas Day with the normal 3 wrapped gifts - a Santa arrangement we set up a long time ago. But this year he played a game with the kids and left 2 gifts under the tree for each them and a clue in a bag which led them to the next clue, then the next clue, then the 3rd gift. Turned out to be a fun morning for them.
At 4 AM Christmas morning Chris heard paper moving and we busted Matt sneaking a peak. He froze like a deer in the headlights with a huge grin and then took off running for his bed, pretending to be asleep. Since we weren't buying his promises to go back to sleep, I made him sleep with Chris, Mia and me the rest of the morning. Did I mention he's not small anymore? LOL Needless to say, Chris and I were more tired than normal this morning!
This money counter was on Matt's letter to Santa!
Santa got the games right!
Mia got a vacuum! YAY!!!
All in all a very blessed Christmas season!
