Merry Christmas!

We had a great Christmas, or as it may be known in some ancient folklore, "The Day of Three Naps." For James? The overwhelmed toddler? Nope! Uncle Kevin... keep reading.

We started the day at our usual 5:30am (!) with James opening his stocking which we have now just noticed is the same size as his torso....

Then down the stairs to see "if Santa brought him any toys."

Then a nutritious breakfast of Santa's leftover cookie crumbs....

Great uncle that he is and not wanting to miss a moment of James' Christmas joy, Uncle Kevin spent Christmas Eve on our couch so he would be bright eyed and bushy tailed as the festivities began. This lasted through the stockings and one round of gifts when we broke for brunch preparation. And so began nap #1.

And then the real gift opening / taking turns / helping unwrap everyone's gifts began. James actually did quite well, only pausing for minor confusion/meltdowns a couple of times. Here are some of the highlights:

a new kitchen:

a stacking puzzle from Nanet:

a backhoe from Oma & Opa:

walkie talkies from Great Uncle Dave:

tools and a toolbox from mom and dad:

and in a moment of confusion, James helped me unwrap one of my gifts and took my new boots for himself:

Then it was upstairs for a nap while Uncle Kevin took #2 on the couch....

Reinvigorated, James & Oma enjoy his new table and chairs that are "just my size!"

new art easel from Santa:

Then dinner prep and nap #3 for Uncle Kevin.

I keep telling Uncle Kevin that although he may run triathlons and play on several sports teams, he should be impressed with our stamina and mental endurance. Case in point: Christmas with a toddler.

Happy holidays!