Christmas Week: The Final Recap

Christmas was fast approaching. I had a good stack of presents I had already gotten for the kids, thinking I was awesome for being done early. "Did you ever ask the kids what they want?" Eric asked me... when I realized I had not!

So, one morning I asked: "Lucas what do you want for Christmas?"
Lucas: "I am just going to tell Santa, it's a secret."

I sat there stumped, what could I do? I was going shopping tomorrow. Lourie was going to watch both of my kids for me so I could shop in peace all morning. We weren't going to see Santa until that Saturday.

"Maybe we should write Santa a letter." I suggested.
He took the bait! So we sat down and wrote a letter, a dancing robot truck, a Lightning that shoots missiles and flies, and a car that drives on the walls and ceilings. He knew exactly what he wanted; none of which I had already bought.

Alex, she simply wanted one thing... lipstick. Sometimes I wonder who's daughter she is... I probably wear lipstick about once a month.

Luckily, as we all know Santa is amazing and he delivers.

He even brings toys for the big kids, with mom and grandma's help
... both boys got the same car that drives on the wall and ceilings

And a present from a primary teacher he adores is always special
And circuits and electricity and making things work...
well that will keep both boys entertained for hours
The aftermath of a wonderful Christmas DayCraigslist has been my jackpot the last several years;
doll house and tons of accessories only $50!