We spent yesterday decking our halls with balls of Star Wars, Disney Princesses, Hello Kitty and candy canes. My kids had a blast, and we enjoyed watching them.
Our Christmas tree looks like a child’s active imagination exploded with delight. There is no organization, no breakables, no no-nos and no priceless keepsakes. It is just covered with random kidness.
And I love it.
A string of Yoda lights is circled around itself on one corner of the tree, and snowflakes are taped on the walls throughout the house. Personalized stockings are hung from the mantel, and we have a huge blowup carousel in our front yard.
It is a truly a winter wonderland around here… other than the fact that it should be 70 degrees today.
My youngest was so excited this morning that he wanted to start our day at 4:45. I successfully put him off till 5:20, but that was still a bit early for my taste. I was rewarded well for my submission though as I got to hold him, rock him, and love on him for a full 90 minutes before his siblings came bouncing down the stairs. Though exhausted, I know such opportunities do not show themselves very often. I need to take advantage of them.
Christmas is a special time of year, and I am loving it. The smiles, the giggles, the laughter and the constant manipulation of “Santa can see you!” and “Are you sure that would make Santa happy?”
Ahhh… gotta love it.
What we really need is a mid-summer Santa-type creature as well. I’d pay good money to bottle up the joy and fun of this season (and, yes, the manipulation as well).
Oh well, better just take what I can get.
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