Lars, and his trusting companion Captain Shark, arrived early in the afternoon of Christmas Eve. We didn't really have any big plans for the day, just hanging out and spending time together. We did have the traditional Christmas Eve present to open--you guessed it, pajamas.
Roux carefully opens his present--I don't remember any of the kids being this careful--trying not to rip the paper. Lars is offering any words of advise or encouragement that my be needed.
TaDah!!! Christmas Eve pajamas ( Heidi found these for each of the kids) and a funky frog!! Time for prayers, hugs, kisses, story, a few tickles, more hugs and kisses, then bed-time. Vi is on her way and will arrive sometime during the early morning hours. We will not rest easily until we know she is here, safe and sound.
One of the interesting moments for the evening was watching Mikie, Cherisa, and Lars figure out how assemble some of the special Christmas morning gifts. Mike and I watched and remembered all those late nights making sure everything was ready for morning, trying to understand the instructions, wondering where some parts were and why there were extra parts left over.
Finally, with some teamwork and mental output, the job is done! Everything is ready--now, we wait for Vi. A tired, and worn out Vi straggles in the back door, and we can now go to sleep.
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