December 25th: Christmas Day

The kids woke up bright and early Christmas morning. Atticus ran to our room and said "Santa came! Mommy! Even though I haven't been very good this year, Santa brought me a dinosaur book!" We got up, got Grace, and let them go to town with their stockings and what Santa brought them. A few things in Grace's stocking were Minnie Mouse characters,a magnifying glass, a coloring book you use with a water pen, a bath mermaid, a new hairbrush, a hat and mittens, and a water baby. Atticus got robot numbers, little dinosaurs, a hat and mittens, a magnifying glass, and a stuffed Woolly Mammoth that he promptly named "Tusks". They also each got a couple of books, a new stool, and together they got a giant container of Cheese Balls! Santa brought Atticus his Imaginext Ultra T Rex and Grace got 2 kitties! They were both so excited! We spent practically all day opening gifts, since although Atticus wants to open everything at once, Grace wants to open and play, then open and play. And, since they went to bed too late the night before, it was nice for Grace to have a little nap when she got tired and cranky. Sometimes, for this age, this is why it is nice to be at home with just us on the actual Christmas Day. Vic and I can deal with the cranky, but I hate for others to have to when they really want to just watch the kids enjoy their day. It's better to spread it all out for now. A few other things the kids got include a drill set, pattern shape puzzles, some dress up clothes, Guess Who and the Fishing Game, art supplies, clothes, househoes, a remote control car, a couple new dinosaurs, Disney princesses, and some tennis/paddle boards for outside. Vic got a new Bible, lots of socks and underwear (ha!), and some kitchen things. I got a Michael Kors watch!, a new scarf, a new candle, a devotion, and some socks. It was a fun day of gifts! Here are some pictures below!