The stockings are stuffed and bumpy. You know there is chocolate in there.
The kids get the 'go ahead' to explore their stockings. It's 6 am.
There are a plethora of long-skinny items in there....pringles, Sunny D, tubes of M&Ms....
Each child gets their favorite fruit. You simply cannot have a respectable stocking experience without fruit in the bottom.
Zones are established.
Presents are passed out...streamlining the process is essential.
We "solemnly swear to be kind to each other, be happy for each other and save all our bows for Mom."
The "look".
That look that says that they got their heart's desire...
Even Mark seemed excessively pleased by the work clothes that he helped Santa pick out only 2 days earlier....
And then we were on to the best part of the day...
Breakfast.
Puzzles.
New toys.
Dinner still in our jammies.
Officially one of the best days ever.
Oh the joys of Christmas! I loved your blanket idea and how you spread them out as little territories for the kiddies. I loved the way you worded your blog so creatively and super loved the photos of excitement and wishes coming true. I especially loved Mark's cheer of joy!!! I cannot begin to tell you how much I LOVE the heavenly soft blanket you sent our way!!! I imagine that is what being wrapped in a cloud feels like! WE LOVE!!!! Merry Christmas!
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