This is really the first year that Baeleigh has really understood the concept of Santa Claus. But ask her what she wanted this year and you'd get quite an interesting response. It might consist of one thing she might actually want like a baby doll, then it would quickly switch to things like "a car, a truck, a house, a tree". In other words, whatever she passed by...say, in the car. Hopefully, this means she'll come to appreciate what I like most about Christmas - spending time with family, celebrating our health and happiness together.
Last year, we had four houses to knock out in one day, including our own, which was very trying for us, especially with a 3-year old. There's only so much Christmas you can take in one day you know - at least the gift opening part. We never really felt like we could relax and enjoy being around our friends and family. It was more just a mad rush to get to the next house. So, this year we decided to have my parents and Shaun join us for Christmas morning at our house. And, although this only cuts out one house for us, it made a world of difference. Tommy and I still had our sanity intact by House #3 - my Aunt Vickie's - and Baeleigh was still raring to go. Granted, she's one year older now to and that helps too. I hope we can continue this tradition next year. I'll just have to take over the hash brown duties until my Mom masters the non-stick pan.
I thought I'd share a little video of Baeleigh tutoring us on how Santa gets the gifts in our house, "Santa Comes Down the Chinimey". I can't seem to figure it out though. Her version of "chimney" reminds me fondly of my Grandma's Southern "Chimley" pronunciation. Love it. I wish I could also share Baeleigh's version of "Okey Dokey" but unfortunately we didn't catch it (though I think Pop-Pop did). It was "Dokio". Hilarious.
As you can see, the child could not want for more. I think she got all she wanted and more. (Yes, it was a requirement to wear her pink boots with her pj's through the entire Christmas morning.) And, as for Tommy and I, we got want we wanted to, some cherished time together and enjoying family and friends.
P.S. Notice Maximus is already eyeing Baeleigh's stocking as she digs into it. I guess instead of sugar plums, he's dreaming of all the chocolate that might be left on the floor.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!
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