Christmas 2009

I was totally unprepared for the chaos, fighting, and wildness that would be Christmas Day this year. Isaiah's rule for the day seemed to be, "My presents are mine, and Sam's presents are both of ours," thus leading to much fighting. When we first started opening gifts, Sam kept wandering back to his old toys, much like he did last year. But as soon as he realized that there were toys in those boxes, he was totally into it. Once we got everything opened and assembled, the only toy the boys wanted was the toy in the other one's hand. Oy. It wasn't all bad though. Isaiah said many times, "This is the best Christmas ever!" and "This is just what I wanted!"

During Sam's naptime, I also got a nice nap, and Isaiah watched a movie. By the time we went over to my mom's later in the afternoon, Isaiah was in tears over almost anything. When we were about to eat Jesus' birthday cake, Isaiah cried and yelled, "No! I want my candy cane!!" Dan and I breathed the biggest sigh of relief when they went to bed tonight.

Note for next year: buy smaller toys
Suggestions: Hasbro, in the future, please include a set of ear plugs with your Hungry Hungry Hippos game
Heading out to the Christmas Eve candle light service. See last year's picture here (ironically, Isaiah is wearing the same sweater... guess he hasn't grown too much!) and some other pictures from last year here
Dan was so excited about his indoor/outdoor temperature station

Sam has no idea what it is... but he's excited!

Stockings!

Talking to Aunt Janet, telling her about our Christmas

Breakfast casserole for brunch

Over at my mom's... he's getting sleepy and exhausted

The boys decided to "wrap" Nana

And this pretty much sums it up!

Tired and goofing off