Siena didn’t really understand why nothing would turn on all
day, but she adjusted and found so many other things to do. We got out of the house and spent time
getting a few errands run and enjoying each other and Bella. We managed to make it to the 4:30 pm
children’s service at church. While not
the usual candlelight service, it was perfect for Siena. A child focused message filled with music.
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| Pastor John telling the children the story of Christmas |
When we got home from church we lit lots of candles and wandered
around the house with a flashlight. Siena
took the lead and was in charge of the flashlight. The house had a warm glow and felt very festive.
Just as I was thinking through how to
grill lobster, the lights popped on, and suddenly we were back in business. I can’t lie, I was kind of disappointed. There was definitely something special about
Christmas Eve by candle light.
With the juice flowing again we enjoyed a special Christmas
Eve together. Siena and mommy began a
special new holiday tradition of baking cookies for Santa. Simple cookie press cookies but so special
for Siena as she helped mix them and prepared the dough. She was also in charge of cookie taste testing. It was another of those moments where you can
see your little girl growing up so fast.
We shared a “light” meal of prime rib topped with lobster
and finished off with Christmas cookies.
Then we set the table for Santa
and his reindeer. With her note to
Santa place beside the cookies we headed off to bed. The combination of excitement and cookies
made it very hard for our little girl to get to sleep tonight.
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| Making a plate for Santa |
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| Look, I'm a reindeer! |
Now all snug in her bed, operation Santa is underway; toys are
wrapped and some assembly required items assembled. In a few hours we will get to see Christmas
through the eyes of our three year old daughter. I can’t wait; it is bringing back childhood
memories of bubble lights, popcorn garlands and too much tinsel already.
A Merry Christmas to all, and to all a good night.
