This Christmas was a blessing in spite of me being sick. I got sick and came down with a nasty stomach bug literally 15 minutes before the boys woke up to see that Santa had arrived. Thankfully since then I have been the only one that received that gift. My mom was visiting as I mentioned before so she took all the pictures while Daddy got down on the ground with the boys and helped with everything. I just sat in a haze and watched. At one point I even threw up in a small trash can while opening my stocking from Brad. The boys knew something was up, even Easton, and pretty much stayed away. It is the cutest thing though because along with his brothers, Easton was saying “you okaaayy mommy?” Here is the madness and memories that ensued….
Santa was here!
We did something new this year. I did three gifts each. It goes with the symbolism of baby Jesus getting three gifts from the wise men. Some people take it further and with those three gifts you get one “gold” gift, the big item they are longing for; one “myrrh” gift, which is for their body, such as clothing; and one “frankincense” gift, for their spiritual growth. I don’t know if I will do it like that every year since normally in their stocking I try to put a spiritual gift like my mom always did when we were growing up. Also, Gavin and Easton needed nothing clothing related at all this year. I am sure as they get older and like the styles of clothes/shoes maybe I can do this. Also, I told them that this was Santa who brings the three gifts tradition so I did actually have one extra gift from mommy and daddy for each of them. Santa can’t get all the credit!!
I has gotten this for Gavin and then swapped and gave it to Easton. Brad and I were laughing because it kind of looks like him!
He loves his horned dragon and gave him kisses!
Bradley asked Santa for 4 jets. He specifically told me he wanted two and he wanted to give one each to share with his brothers. That just melted my heart. He was already giving before he even received. Sure enough, he opened that pack of jets and gave one each to his brothers. It was exactly what he wanted. Santa isn't cruel though so in knowing this would happen they all got lots of little jets in their stockings.
Imaginext T-Rex Dinosaur.
Blocks. He loves his Trio set of blocks that click together so we thought we would try something new.
Excited about a toothbrush!
Best Buds.
Grammy got Gavin Goldilocks and the three bears. Have I mentioned this is his favorite? I have to recite it for nap and bed. Twice daily!!
The place was trashed!!
Grammy got Bradley and Gavin both Power Rangers costumes and swords which are a hit of course!
Grammy got the annual Christmas morning picture if front of the tree instead of Mommy and Daddy this year. There was no way I was taking a picture!!
I spent the remainder of the day in the bathroom and bed. The boys played with all there toys and jumped on the trampoline. Brad made Chicken and Dumplings from scratch for all of us as our Christmas dinner. My mom had to get on the road that afternoon to be back for work the next day. It was a great Christmas for the boys!! They may have rather liked it that it was a complete free for all and Mommy wasn’t around to stop anything.
2 comments:
I hate that you were sick, but the boys looked like they enjoyed it. I can't wait to see Easty out there on that bike! If it fits, you should bring it over today, haha! And melt my heart with sweet B Bear wanting to share his planes. Great guy. Can't wait to see all my boys today. :)
Sorry you were sick but it looks like the boys had a great Christmas!! I love the idea of 3 gifts...I may have to try that one!
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