Ellie has been so excited for Christmas. She has been diligently counting down the days since the start of the month. She has managed to make some excitement and her brother too. Both of them were very excited for Christmas morning. Though, I don't think Max remember much about what he had in store for him.
In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Ellie made several homemade artistic gifts and wrap them and put them under the tree. There will well over a dozen gifts under the tree for me, daddy, and grandpa. My girl is very sweet, and it is evident that she loves me so very much. She is quite the little artist as well. We also enjoyed shopping together this Christmas. How he picked out a nice present for her daddy, her grandpa, and her brother. It turns out the remote control train that Ellie bought for Max was one if his favorite gifts this year.
Christmas eve we went to church, and headed to Cosl fire for a pizza dinner. We got home around 715 and proceeded to do the yearly ritual of leaving cookies, hanging stockings, and trying to settle into bed. The excitement was evident as the children jumped around. Max was very cute and full of energy. He was silly or more energetic than normal! It was cute to see the sugarplums dancing through his little head as he spun around the living room. Ellie to school of energy and excitement, making sure we could all the right things to ready the house. Somehow, I managed to convince Ellie that Santa doesn't come the house is messy. Will see how long this theory keeps them cleaning. But it worked pretty well this year, at least for one day.
Right before bedtime, it dawned on alley that healthy, Gabriel, would be leaving tonight. This brought a little sadness amidst all the excitement. She asked me if she could go say goodbye to him before bed. It was adorable. She left Santa a note asking if he could visit. Her idea, and makes me smile.
Mommy and daddy's chores lasted until about 11 o'clock. We made it to bed had a very good time. And the children slept alone peaceful sleep. I told Mexicali they could not get up before 730. They said I was mean. But you know what, they complied. It was a nice morning for everybody. :)
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