The excitement of Santa began to build when we were about 30 mins. from home. The children started to giggle and wiggle with anticipation. We were asked “are we home yet?” over and over. They knew how far home was, but couldn’t resist asking, as if asking one more time was going to create magic wings on our car and we would land in the driveway quickly.
Tom unloaded the car and I dressed children in pajamas. We checked the NORAD website to see where Santa was. Noelle and Max realized he was almost to North America (it was around 9pm by this time) and they begged to go to bed. Cookies were set out and milk was poured. We tucked them in tight and promptly fell to the couch to sink in and relax as they fell into deep sleep.
Tom and I stayed up late, enjoying being home and loving that we were home the rest of break, by ourselves. Finally we went to bed knowing it would be an early morning.
Max was up first and woke the girls up. Zane (who ends up in our bed every night) was still sleeping as Tom and I could here the rushing steps of three excited children run downstairs. Their delighted cries were heard and I gently work my little man up.
Two cups of coffee were needed before we walked into the chaos. Noelle was in charge of sorting and set out to it quickly. Then the kids dug in and wrapping paper covered the ground like snow. They had a good Christmas, getting many fun toys they asked for.
After unwrapping all the gifts Dad had to put things together and unpackage countless things. This lasted the rest of the day. We made a large breakfast and spent Christmas day as a family of six surrounded by four cute little ones and many new toys to explore.
The girls received a Barbie House from Santa, Daddy waited until the afternoon to tackle the multiple hour putting together process. It was well worth it as they love it!
The children had a full day of submerging themselves in all their new gifts. I have to say, they are pretty blessed! Our playroom is filled to the brim with many creative toys to keep them busy for a long time!
The kids went to bed and Tom and I again sat down to take in the twinkling tree lights and the mess of scattered toys. It was a good day!
Wednesday came and I had it in my mind to head to the dealership. My good friend had visited a few weeks before with her brand new minivan. After exploring it and seeing all it had to offer I was intrigued. Then the traveling before Christmas had me wanting the room and many advantages it offered. Yes, I said I would NEVER get a minivan, but I wanted one!
Tom made sure I knew we were just going to look. Because I wanted it, I test drove it and really liked the way it rode and all the amenities it had. Hours later we had a new 2013 Chrysler Town & Country parked in our garage! I still walk into the garage shaking my head at the fact I have a minivan. Then I use my remote start, automatic doors, flip down the duo DVD’s, warm my hands on the heated steering wheel, and I’m okay with it. It will be a great vehicle for our family over the next few years.
Over the rest of break we have lounged, enjoyed each other, and really loved our time together. I miss my Noelle and can’t wait for her to come home from her first day of school in 2013!
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