A Merry Christmas, Indeed!
Monday, December 30th, 2013From Monday Mom – Neetika:
It might seem like Christmas was long ago at this point. That’s the way with a holiday so major and at the end of the year. Lots of preparation and anticipation, and once you’re done with it, you’re done with it. But this is my first post since Christmas, so I’m writing about it. Deal with it! 🙂
Haley is two and a half, a great age for celebrating Christmas. She doesn’t quite understand everything involved, but is almost there. She seemed a little confused when we put out cookies and carrots the night before. She woke up screaming “Santa’s here!” We had to gently correct her misunderstandings. Once she saw all the presents, she couldn’t have cared less what the rituals were—gift time!
Haley’s favorite gifts are a baby doll and a new scooter. She also likes a lot of the simple stuff—play doh, a coloring book, and an inexpensive princess toy. What I loved about this Christmas is realizing that starting next year, she will really understand why we’re doing things and I know she’ll get into it. Hopefully it will be many years before she questions the idea of Santa Claus. I’m always perplexed why there’s a big deal made of children finding out “the truth.” What is the truth? Has anyone proved there isn’t a Santa?
Tomorrow night we’ll ring in the New Year long after Haley goes to bed. When she wakes up, she’ll have no idea that it’s 2014. But she’ll see her family being excited and joyful, and that will make her the happiest girl in the world.
All the best to you and your little ones in the New Year!