Christmas Day

We put the presents under the tree last night after the boys had gone to bed so that they would think Santa came to visit. I bit into all the cookies left out for Santa, drank the milk and spilled kibble on the table that was for the reindeer. "Santa" left a note for the boys on our chalkboard. As Barclay slept on our coach she was able to report that Mason came out at 2:30am and then 5:40am at which point she snuggled with him and then told him he could wake us up. My clock said 5:50 when Mason jumped on top of me wild with excitement that there were presents under the tree. Even though I was so tired I was so excited for the boys and remembered well that I had done the exact same thing to my parents. :)

We started with stockings first while the coffee brewed and we were all waking up. The boys stockings had lots of gum as this is Talan's current passion. The first thing Talan opened was a bag of small gumballs. He ran into Mason's room to grab the gumball machine and that has been a hit all day. Loading pennies and filling up the curly track with gumballs, then dumping out, restocking the gumball globe and doing the whole thing all over again. :) He needs help with each turn as he is not strong enough to make the penny go down the shoot.

Some gifts were a hit and some were not. Barclay bought Talan a piggy bank that is a butt crack and when you insert the coin, it farts. You have never seen such delight and giggles. I thought the boys would totally dig their Santa nesting dolls as they love their Russian nesting dolls but they haven't looked at them since I made them see how many dolls there were. The light bright and the wedgits were a hit. Barclay got them a wacking mole game which they like and they use their mallets to wack bubbles too. The balloons were a huge hit, they have always loved balloons. The gum and candy, of course, were enjoyed all day. :)

Right now they are in the bath with icicles which is the only way I am able to take the time to write. Talan says "help ma" every other sentence. Help with the light bright, gum ball machine, the wedgits and unwrapping lifesavers. I bought the boys these lifesaver books that we used to get as kids. Talan didn't seem to know what lifesavers were and was pleasantly surprised to learn it was candy! :)

Mason said it was the best Christmas ever. Talan seemed equally pleased. Joe had bought the boys both Ironman bathrobes with matching pjs. The boys put the bathrobes on right away and wore them most of the day. We previously had only one bathrobe and it was a fight each bath time who was going to get to wear it so Joe's gift was perfect! I can't wait to see their faces right now when they get out of the tub and put on their robes.

One thing I was pleasantly surprised by is that they played with their gifts all day. The also didn't really seem to "own" anything so that they could each play with whatever interested them. I remember Barclay and I being much more possessive. Maybe all the directions I've given them to share has partially sunken in? Maybe. ;)

I can't list all the toys but they are spoiled and delighted. We did have our traditional bagel, smoked salmon, cream cheese, red onion lox for breakfast. After that it was a free for all eating left overs from last night. I have had three pieces of turtle cake. Yes, just totally gluttony over here! We are in heaven. It has snowed all day. The only time I have been outside is to grab icicles for the boys for their bath. :) Luxury. Hope you all have had as pleasant a day. Oh, did I mention I took a two hour nap with Mason. That is just the icing on the cake. :)