The World According to Kate (& Will!) If she'll let him get a word in...: Santa came!

Has Christmas day really come and gone already? It seems like it was just last Christmas, when we had one who was not yet 2-and-a-half and one who was just 3 months old. This year, Kate actually got excited about Christmas morning and Will, while having no clue about the whole Santa thing, was a very willing participant. I went in to cover Kate up a little before 6 am, only to find her wide awake and ready to get up (this NEVER happens). I asked her if she wanted to go back to sleep for a bit and she said, "No way!" We went downstairs and watched Christmas cartoons with daddy while we waited for Will to wake up. Then we opened our stockings, had breakfast with Grandma Connie and Grandpa Bill and opened the presents under the tree. It was really just perfect and fun. Kate was ecstatic that Santa brought her TONS of stickers (the only thing she asked for) and Will was just happy to rip some paper and find things that made noise. The kids spent the rest of the morning basking in all their gifts---but I must say the best part (as it should be) about the day was spending it relaxing and playing with the kids. It was our first time staying home since the kids were born and it was really fun to start our own traditions. Can't wait for next year!