A Comfortable Chirstmas

There is such joy in having a four year old, especially during the Christmas season. I love the wonder and the joy that shines from Paige's face.
Christmas morning was my favorite morning of this last year. Paige came straight into our room and patiently waited for us to wake up (we were awake however for the last hour, just laying there waiting for the kids). We asked her if Santa had come, and she went running into the living room to find out. The first sound that we heard was a little gasp and then the pattering of feet.
She came right back into our room and said, "Santa brought me 2 BIG presents!" Santa of course did not bring her 2 big presents, but rather than tell her that, we asked her if Elizabeth was awake. Again there is a pattering of feet, and then Paige telling Elizabeth, "Santa came! Santa came! Get up! Get up! It is CHRISTMAS!" What kind of toddler would/could sleep through that kind of noise. Then there are two girls, heading toward the living room. By the time we get out there they can't take their eyes off of their treasures under the tree.
What a morning, we took our time from there. It was fun, the Christmas Story, the stockings, then one at a time the gifts.
We took the time to let them play with each of their toys, before we got dressed and headed out to Sweet Home for Christmas with Andrew's family. It was such a joyous day, relaxing and fun. The only thing that could have been better was that there was no nap time, so when it was time to leave... they were ready for bed too! (I guess that is not really a bad thing)