We all slept in around here, and got up for breakfast around 8:30. The kids ate, and then we opened a haul of gifts from a close friend. The kids hauled in a ton of loot, complete with books, games, toys, clothing, etc. They had so much fun and were SO happy with their gifts! I liked Rowan and Dekker’s hoodies the best!
After we opened presents, we started running! We found out two days ago that we’re having some unexpected company, so we loaded everyone into the van for a quick Christmas Eve trip to the city to get prepared. First stop was coffee and cookies, of course.
We went and hit a few stores, and found everything, which was unexpected and nice. We moved quickly in an effort to get home in time for naps. Brady ran into the last place on his own and I fed Wavy. We woke her to run in this morning, so she hadn’t even eaten yet! But she’s was finally asking for her bottle, and she drank super well 🙂 Yay, Waverly!
We did indeed get home at a good time! I got lunch on for the kids while Brady put away our purchases. Then he put the kids down while I dealt with a few things that are needed for the next couple of days. Once the kids were down, I showered and Brady fed Wavy a bit more before putting her down for naps, too.
Tonight is the Christmas Eve service at church! Who’s coming?? I think we’re leaving a few of our morsels at home, just because I’m apprehensive about Rowan’s spots :/ We are SO fortunate to have friends who have offered every Christmas Eve for the last three years to watch whoever isn’t well enough to come to church with us. What a huge gift to have childcare offered before you even have a chance to ask!
I anticipate a smooth evening, and our family Christmas happens TOMORROW! We never grew up worried about Christmas presents being opened on the 25th. There were even a couple of years where I remember opening gifts in January after we’d been back to school! But this year will maybe be the first time we’re doing our little family Christmas actually on Christmas 🙂 I think, rather than worrying about writing a blog that day, I’m going to post what we got the kids for Christmas, which I wrote a little while ago. Hope that suits you all!
Merry Christmas Eve, my friends! 🎄