We spent our first Christmas morning at home as a family. We think it is important that Lucas have family traditions to remember and to wake up to the magic of Christmas morning at home. On Cristmas Eve, he wore pajamas that said "Jesus loves me". I told him that Jesus does love him and that on Christmas, we would be celebrating Jesus' birthday. He threw his arms up in the air and ran through the house yelling like he was excited. Before he went to sleep, we sat out cookies and milk for Santa. When he woke up Christmas morning, he didn't quite know what to think about all of the presents that Santa had brought him. He was a little overwhelmed. He bypassed his new toys and went for the old, familiar ones.
When we got to Granny and Grandaddy's house, we started all over again. I believe that Santa left more at their house than he did at ours. Lucas' eyes were big and he got into it a little more. I guess he was finally figuring out the present thing!!! We went for dinner at Nanny and B.O.'s house. He had a good time hugging Kaylea (and knocking her into the tree). He loved his Elmo chair. Later on, and one short nap later, we went to Cathy and Jackie's house for supper. He always has a good time with Buzzy. He loves chasing him and helping him open his presents. Lucas got some pretty cool presents and even helped Leslie with her dirty santa gift. He showed her and Cathy another use for the cake pedestal. He thought it made a good stool.
We had a good Christmas. I'm still not sure where we are going to put all of the toys that Lucas got. We've donated some of his older toys to other children who may not be so fortunate. We're going to have to clean out his closet to make room for his new clothes too. I'm sure that next year will be even more exciting.
