The kids actually surprised us and woke up around 7:30 on Christmas morning. We'd thought they might sleep later since they're usually late sleepers & we'd kept them up late on Christmas Eve. I spent the night sleeping on the couch (remember the fun stomach bug?!?!) so I *hopefully* wouldn't infect the rest of the family (no such luck -- Matt was only a mere day away from his turn). Matt slept with the kids in our bed so we would be sure not to miss the excitement of them seeing what Santa left them.
So, about 7:30 the kids busted out of our room and ran into the living room scaring me as they ran to see what Santa left them! They were so excited! I think this is one of my most favorite moments of the year -- seeing the pure joy on their faces when they see what Santa left for them. It's one of the highlights of parenthood; one of the most fun things you get to be a part of each year. :)
Madeleine had decided in early December that she wanted an American Girl doll. Well, she's never been one to play with dolls much & I wasn't sure that Santa should deliver such an expensive gift since she's not usually big on dolls. So, we decided that Santa would bring a nice doll & that if she loves her & plays with her, she can go pick out a REAL American Girl doll for her birthday. She seemed good with that and absolutely loved the doll she got. She named her Jessie.
She also got a Leapster Explorer that was a huge huge HUGE hit! She's played with it nonstop!
Madeleine also got the pillow pet that she wanted. :) Santa didn't forget Charlotte. She got a play kitchen, Learning Table and a few other little toys. She was pretty excited with all that she got!
Harrison loved his new Dragon Castle & Misty Island Playset. The dragon castle wasn't something he asked for, but it was a HIT! He's had a great time discovering all the "secrets" of the castle. He and Madeleine played with it most of the day Christmas day -- knights and her new Rapunzel at the castle. :)
I took the picture below around 11am. If you look closely under the tree you'll notice that there are still gifts there. The kids were so excited about what Santa left them & so happy with it, they didn't even remember that there were gifts under the tree too! Matt and I kept waiting for them to notice and then it became a big joke between us that they hadn't noticed.
We had a nice Christmas breakfast together before, finally, we reminded them that there were even MORE gifts! They were more than happy to open them, too. ;)Harrison got a new set of Thomas books & Madeleine got a new Tinkerbelle story collection she could read by herself.
And, Charlotte got some new books as well.
Madeleine worked very hard this year picking out Matt's gifts. She knew right away that she wanted to get him some new gloves since he couldn't find his (without any prompting -- she'd been thinking of what to get him and when he remarked one morning he couldn't find his gloves, she ran right to me & whispered that she was going to get him some for Christmas. Love that girl and her sweet heart!). She ended up adding a hat and some PJs to that while we were in the store. Harrison picked out a Razorback hat for Matt as well. I added some UGG slippers for him & some new cologne and new clothes.
We're a big game playing family. We added Kerplunk, Operation and Jenga to our collection this Christmas.
Matt discovered the wonderful world of internet shopping this year -- ha! He got me a new Pioneer Woman cookbook that I've been dying to try! Matt also got me some wonderful new UGG slippers (yippeeeee!) and these cute little houseshoes for when I'm bumming around the house or watching TV. :) Love them! He also got me a necklace with the kids names & birthstones on it that I absolutely love!!! The kids picked me out some B&B Works stuff and some new gloves & scarf. Just perfect! I love seeing what they chose for me and no matter what it is I always think it's perfect.
Harrison also got some Hot Wheels stuff, a pirate cove, slippers, Thomas trains (even more!) etc.
Madeleine got some new slippers, clothes, barbies, bath play stuff, tea sets, etc.
After a lazy afternoon, we ended up eating Christmas Dinner at dinnertime. We had ham, mashed potato casserole, green beans, corn casserole, strawberry-pretzel salad and rolls. Sadly, with Matt getting the stomach flu and me still recovering, most of that food ended up in the trash later that week. Oh well, it was yummy on Christmas day!
And, Charlotte got some new books as well.
Madeleine worked very hard this year picking out Matt's gifts. She knew right away that she wanted to get him some new gloves since he couldn't find his (without any prompting -- she'd been thinking of what to get him and when he remarked one morning he couldn't find his gloves, she ran right to me & whispered that she was going to get him some for Christmas. Love that girl and her sweet heart!). She ended up adding a hat and some PJs to that while we were in the store. Harrison picked out a Razorback hat for Matt as well. I added some UGG slippers for him & some new cologne and new clothes.
We're a big game playing family. We added Kerplunk, Operation and Jenga to our collection this Christmas.
Matt discovered the wonderful world of internet shopping this year -- ha! He got me a new Pioneer Woman cookbook that I've been dying to try! Matt also got me some wonderful new UGG slippers (yippeeeee!) and these cute little houseshoes for when I'm bumming around the house or watching TV. :) Love them! He also got me a necklace with the kids names & birthstones on it that I absolutely love!!! The kids picked me out some B&B Works stuff and some new gloves & scarf. Just perfect! I love seeing what they chose for me and no matter what it is I always think it's perfect.
Harrison also got some Hot Wheels stuff, a pirate cove, slippers, Thomas trains (even more!) etc.
Madeleine got some new slippers, clothes, barbies, bath play stuff, tea sets, etc.
After a lazy afternoon, we ended up eating Christmas Dinner at dinnertime. We had ham, mashed potato casserole, green beans, corn casserole, strawberry-pretzel salad and rolls. Sadly, with Matt getting the stomach flu and me still recovering, most of that food ended up in the trash later that week. Oh well, it was yummy on Christmas day!
And, yes, we did stay in our jammies all day long. The perfect Christmas!
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I loved every word and picture. If I didn't know how horrible you were feeling I would say it was the perfect Christmas!
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