What fun... three kids ages 7, 4 and 1 and Santa... that is just the best. We had a great Christmas morning. A bit different than years past, as we are still creating and "trial" running our family traditions. Christmas Eve was very low key. At first I wasn't going to do anything special for it, other than just have some Giumarra family time. But the idea of having grill cheese (or something as equally fancy) on Christmas eve, just didn't seem right. So, a last minute dinner came together and we invited Poppy and Nannie to join us. My mom gave us each one present on Christmas Eve... the CUTEST little knitted snowmen to match our family. See the above picture. I love them and will cherish them each year at Christmas time!
We ended Christmas Eve with a Frosty movie that was on TV and actually all sat down together (minus Colin who was fast asleep) to watch. After reindeer food was sprinkled out front and cookies left for Santa we were off to bed by 8:15 or so... plenty of time for Santa to arrive. Just as the girls were heading off to bed, Natalie asks "Is Santa real or do parents just buy extra presents and put them under the tree at midnight?" Easy question for me to answer... "Natalie, I am NEVER up at midnight!" Although I was shocked by this question (she is only 7!), she seemed satisfied with my truthful response! Here is our tree on Christmas Eve night! LOVE, LOVE this moment. 
Colin got a digger from Santa - big hit! and the girls got lots of new American Girl doll stuff which suited them all well. None of our kids seem to have a great talent for playing with their imaginations (not sure where I went wrong with this one... and it drives me crazy), so I am hoping that the new toys bring hours of independent play!! Christmas morning was dreamy. The kids took their time opening their presents and showed such gratitude in all that they got. We shared a very laid back, but nice breakfast together in the midst of the opening. Then we spend the rest of the morning relaxing at home and loving each others company. Natalie did experience some Christmas Day "let down," just feeling sad that "IT" was over. I so remember the feeling and don't want to get down on her about it, but on the other hand, I do want to try and teach her to live in the moment the best she can. Be happy that you had a nice Christmas, even if you are sad that it is over. Focus on the positive in the situation... although harder to do, it makes you a happier person!
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