So, before we left to do Christmas with my family, we had our own at our house. It basically involved Ryan reading the Christmas story, singing "Happy Birthday," and opening gifts--no special meal, no special tradition, nothin'. I could have done more, but we were leaving in the afternoon for St. Louis, and I still had to finish laundry and pack--all after a busy week of work and preparing for my school Christmas party. There is only so much I can handle!
The kiddos had fun, and Ryan and I did well this year. They all seemed to like their gifts--yay! A couple of years ago we decided to just do 3 gifts for each child. It helps because their birthdays are pretty close to Christmas, but it made my life so much easier once we made that change. I know some families have some significance to each gift, but I just buy three. Perhaps next year we will change that, too.
Grant received a train car from Jack. Jack went shopping and thought of Grant when he saw it in the $1 bin. Grant was so excited that he hugged it. So sweet.
Jack chose a wand for Caroline, which broke 2 seconds after she opened it. There is something to be said for the age recommendation "4+".
Jack with his gifts: Whiff (a Thomas train from "Misty Island Rescue--he likes the glasses on it.), Pandy (the stuffed panda bear), and the Diego outfit and rescue pack.
Caroline got a backpack, purse, and toy phone. She walked around with her backpack and purse all morning. I love it!
Grant playing with a couple of his gifts: Hiro (from "Hero of the Rails"--a Thomas movie) and a drawbridge. He still loves trains, but I think his obsession is beginning to wane slightly. I feel a bit sad when I think about it as I associate him so closely with trains. Perhaps I'm wrong, though. Maybe he will always have a love of trains. It's sort of sad when you see your child grow out of something that has always interested him. :(
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