At first their was a rustling, then Harper squawked and then Lucy busted into our room like the Kool-Aid man on a mission, waking Graham and Ian and me in a flash. Santa had come and she wasn't allowed to go and see if she had ended the Christmas wait on the naughty or nice list until we were all together. Ian went out to light the Christmas tree, I fed Graham and Lucy and Harper bounced around the bed like their pants were on fire. Then they went running down the hall with giant grins. And then they stopped just short of the front room.
What has become a Christmas tradition in our house might seem a little odd to some- Lucy gets really nervous. She does not like the attention on her. She stops and walks very slowly into the living room, taking it all in. Harper followed her lead. Lucy saw what would make her feel more at ease- Harper's pile of toys. She quickly began showing Harper all her loot and getting Harper all excited. As soon as we all turned our attention to Harper and her toys, Lucy began exclaiming and enjoying her own bounty. Santa's highlights were playdoh, Elmo and books for Harper as well as a Bozo bop-it bag. Lucy was rewarded a play ironing board, "little pirates and firemen" and a horse costume that she can ride all around the house. Graham got some matchbox cars and pirate books. For the three of them there was a new play kitchen complete with pots and pans, blender, coffee maker and a mixer. The next few hours were a mess of tearing open gifts, cinnamon rolls, playtime and then finally quiet play with each child off and happy with one of their new toys. The kids had been good and Santa had been even better and already the girls look forward to the anticipation and excitement of next year- I know this since yesterday Lucy said that we better all be good, because Santa watches us all year long.
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