Ho Ho Ho!

Santa came...and it was magical for our little two year old.  For months Carter had been asking for Santa to bring the same 3 items and at last, there they were, under the tree, just as promised.  He was so excited to unwrap each box that he even offered his unwrapping skills to everyone as the packages were passed out.  It took at least two hours to get through the gift opening, not due to the quantity of gifts, but rather because our official gift opener was distracted when each new item appeared.  We took a breakfast break to enjoy cinnamon rolls and then we resumed the gift opening until a few gifts remained for other family members.  Carter wasn't convinced that we should leave the remaining gifts to share with the others, but we worked through it.  Quinn was happy to suck on the torn wrapping paper even though Santa generously provided her with lots of new toys.  Chris made out with new Red Sox and Bruins gear along with several Star Wars lego sets.  I enjoyed my new flannel pjs and lots of fun goodies in my stocking.  All in all, it was a successful Christmas for our little fam of four.