Christmas Morning

This year, Damien and I outdid ourselves.  We are brilliant.  Simply brilliant.  We came up with an idea to set the clocks back an hour with the hopes that the kids would sleep in a little bit this morning!  We had set a rule that no one gets out of bed until 7:00 a.m. and wouldn't you know it  . . . they listened to us?

All four kids tip toed into our room to rouse us from our sleep.  Together, we got to watch them all walk into the front room to see what Santa had delivered!  I absolutely love my kids.  It brings me such joy to see them believe in something so wonderful.  I love seeing them with wonder in their eyes and gratefulness in their hearts.

They all ran in and saw the one thing that they wanted the very most!  Michael got an iPod Touch, a new basketball, a Halo poster, an iTunes gift card, a new iPod Touch case, and lots of goodies in his stocking.  He was really excited but was a bit upset because he was hoping for the video game Halo which I think Santa thought was a bit too violent for such a sweet boy.

Claire also got an iPod Touch, a new basketball, a Hunger Games poster, an iTunes gift card, a new iPod Touch case, a Blingo kit (to bling out anything you want) and some Mad Libs.

Matthew really wanted Skylander Giants and Santa sure delivered!  He also got Electronic Monopoly, Pop the Pig, a Mario poster, and a Nintendo 3DS!  He was beside himself when he saw the red 3DS!

Emily walked in the room in the morning and immediately saw the much hoped for Slurpee Maker!  She also got a DreamLite, a Minnie Mouse, a Water Doodle, a King Mouse snowglobe, and a poster of kitties wearing headphones.  She also got some Minnie Mouse high heels which she put on and then performed a song from the Nutcracker.  Hilarious.

We had a wonderful morning.  Everyone was very happy and grateful for everything that Santa brought them.  Before we knew it, all the kids had run off with their new treasures and Damien and I had some precious quiet moments alone next to the glow of the tree.

As we sat there- I glanced to the left and saw my very favorite Christmas gift.  Emily had written 'Mom' on her new Aqua Doodle.  It warmed my heart.  I love my family and hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas morning!

And in case you were wondering- Santa did eat all of the cookies (even the broken one) and took the cheese to give to his friend the King Mouse!