Christmas Eve 2008

I just got done putting together a princess make-up table for Chloe and setup Stephen's desk. Our house is so small that I had to rearrange the furniture, so when the family wakes up I hope they don't trip....

Stephen and Chloe are so excited, they can't control themselves. We found a Santa tracker and before they went to bed, they saw where he was. It was fun checking through the night on his progress and learn a little history about the cities he visited. I heard Kathi and Caitlyn laughing. They explained to me that Santa was not real....

Tonight I walked the neighborhood with the kids. We found a house with candles in bags. It was the image of a cross. Chloe randomly starting to sing Silent Night. Then she reminded me once again that "Baby Jesus was born by Mary and Joself, grew up, dies on the cross, and went to heaven and became Santa." Reminds me of my own faith at times. It would be easier to think of Jesus as Santa. Even with the strange explanation Chloe gave, she somehow gets what Christmas is about and I was touched looking at the cross listening to her sing...

Here is a video of Caitlyn getting mad at her gingerbread man.
I love how serious she was about it.



I realized tonight that Kathi and Caitlyn call me the Grinch more then I like to admit. It is kinda funny because at times I see myself getting all frustrated with the kids. I am off 2 weeks and not use to having them around 24-7. Even if I am the Grinch, I really do love being with them. The short moments we are all focused on each other and none of the static of the world. Like playing Candy Land, going for a hike, building a Pinewood Derby car, or taking naps together.... I hope they remember those moments more then my Grinch ones...

It is 12:15 am... Merry Christmas!