Merry Christmas to those celebrating.
Round 3:
Katrine excitedly introduced Elspeth in to the world of stockings this morning. I think that they were as eager to see what each other received as what they themselves got. Then breakfast (had to introduce Elspeth to the Tomlinson tradition of Stoc**ng Stuffer lottery tickets and peameal bacon…mmmm…nothing says merry Christmas like fried pig in the morning). Next our own gifts. Favourites? Glenn got me a cute stuffed cow as I was born in the year of the cow yet oddly enough did not count a cow among my stuffy collection and my new Dance connection game (I promise to act silly even more and try to get in better shape, anyone want to join in?). Glenn got two puzzles which the girls had created/coloured. Katrine is now the proud owner of an ipod shuffle which Santa had loaded, quite miraculously, with most of her favourite tunes…how did he know?. She also loves her new dress up doll named Lily who is currently tucked into bed with her. Elspeth’s favourite gift today had to be her water table. Took her a while to figure out what it was and accept that it was okay to get water on the floor but once we crossed those hurdles she was off and running.
After gifts, the girls put on their Christmas dresses which matched at Katrine’s insistance and headed off to church. The rest of the day was spent playing with our gifts. Decorating Baby Jesus’ birthday cake (have to try and keep the meaning to the day somehow and which kid doesn’t enjoy a good birthday party). And enjoying turkey with Grammy.
Round 4 will be an afternoon party with Glenn’s extended family. Then we have a few days to rest up…aside from skating of course; before heading to my parents for Hogmany and our final Christmas. I think that we all need this little break between festivities.
Hope that all of you had a wonderful day.
