First, let me start off by saying CHRISTMAS IS TOUGH! I mean, its fun too, but as the parent trying to get ready for Santa's arrival, its TOUGH. And not getting easier as the kids get older (and more aware of what's going on around them).
But all the hard work paid off and everthing went pretty well, with minimal meltdowns, crying and fighting. Mostly the fighting happened today, between Archer and his cousins. Those kids are great friends one minute and the next, fighting tooth and nail over the smallest things. That's what family's for, I guess - they treat each other like siblings and its nice to see them so close.
Anyway, back to the beginning... Archer bought a gift for Shelly (after a lot of convincing by Dad that they were at the store to buy something for Shelly, not Archer). When he was told to keep it a secret, so she could open the gift on Christmas, he promptly announced to her exactly what it was. Shelly also had a gift for Archer, and the minute he saw it he wanted to open it. We told him to wait, and so he waited until the middle of the night a day before Christmas, when we were sleeping, and he opened it. So much for surprises!
Santa came to our house a day early and the kids had great fun opening up the gifts (which were surprises this time around). Shelly mostly loves the playground balls that Santa brought, and Archer has now fully tested each and every other toy (including Shelly's) that came.
We spent Christmas Eve at Grandma and Grandpa's house, great company, great food, and great gifts as usual. Despite the time crunch on Grandpa, he came up with three beautiful projects which will be treasured forever. But before they're treasured, they'll be banged around, bumped into walls, run over toes, and so forth... Thanks Grandpa!Christmas Day was the Fortier's turn. Its a little hectic with all the kids, and like I mentioned, can get loud and chaotic with all the fun, but defintiely an event not to be missed.
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