We had a wonderful Christmas. Audrey happened to wake up around 3 in the morning and I heard her coming to our room. Well she never appeared. I crept out to try to find her and she was standing at the landing on the top of the stairs starring at the Christmas tree. After a minute she realized I was there and looked back with huge eyes and said "Santa?" She was so cute. I brought her into bed with us and I think she barely slept. At about 6:45 I got up to use the bathroom and I thought she was still asleep next to John. I came back and she was gone - She had ran in and woken up Charlie and Annie. She was shaking them saying "SANTA". I think she got it!
I know Christmas isn't all about the gifts but we had so much fun opening presents. Santa was very kind to us this year. Here are some of the gifts the kids got. Audrey got some pony's, a cash register, new play food & kitchen appliances. Her big gift was one for both her and Annie to play with - A new play kitchen. Annie got a little pony amusement park, Polly pockets, a cupcake maker, a barbie car and her big gift (again she gets to share it) was a doll house. Charlie got Lego's, laser tag, a robot, a dinosaur digging adventure kit and his big gift was a new bike. The family all got a Wii!
John got me a very sweet gift. He hasn't worn a wedding ring in a very long time (the one he got when we got married is too small) and I always bug him about it - I just wish he would wear one. I suggest we get him a new one every year on our anniversary and on valentines day but he always would say no. Well this year he gave me one for him to wear - I love it. He also gave the kids and I a great gift and tv set for my car. We live so far out that to drive anywhere in town takes at half an hour each way so the TV has been a big hit! I got john a new tool chest. It was fun to surprise him with it. I had to hide it at Dante's house so he had no clue. I also got him all the missing Sports Illustrated Gator covers that he didn't have. I think that was his favorite.
We had a very relaxing rest of Christmas. We just lounged around the house and played Wii and the kids loved playing with their new toys. (funny Wii story - John and I were bowling and I didn't realize Audrey had walked behind me and as I went to release the ball - Whack right into her face. She had a nice little bruise right on her eye for about a week! Do I win Mother of the Year for that one?)
With Christmas now almost over I am a little sad but feel very blessed. Blessed to have such a wonderful family. Our kids truly are great and they bring us so much happiness. I am blessed with a great husband. He works so hard to provide a great life for us and loves to be with us. I feel blessed for a nice home and place to live. I know times are tough in the world but I feel like our home is haven from all of that for our family.
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