December 21, 2006
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Is this the same child that goes to anyone who wants to hold her?
The boys have never really been into Santa and are fond of saying, “Santa is not real, but St. Nicholas is.”
We don’t tell them much about Santa one way or the other. But they have lots of questions about Santa and whether or not they believe etc…the questions usually start with, “If Santa is real , then…..”
Nicholas told Santa what he wants and he didn’t tell me so now Nicholas is testing the theory. The best I could do was tell him, “Santa doesn’t get presents, that the parents, don’t want their children to have. ” (like a very expensive gaming system).
I hadn’t planned on it, but we were right there, downtown, so we got in line to see Santa (it went fast). I wanted to put the baby in Santa’s lap to get that stereotypical, “baby in Santa’s lap” photo. I snapped a few pictures (I wasn’t going to pay for them) , the boys played along for the sake of the photo. Deep down though I think they want to believe but are just kind of wise about how the whole thing can be real. “How does he get down the chimney?” etc… Anyway I like getting credit for the presents I loving choose for them and I tell them that the stockings are filled by Santa. I remember very well that feeling on Christmas morning of seeing the stockings bulging and knowing Santa had been there and had eaten the baklava and kourambethis, that like any good Greek family we had left out for him along with a tall glass of milk (we are also Americans you know!). It is nice to be a child…it goes so quickly. They have a good foundation in the Church and understand what it means to be a follower of Christ so I am not worried about a little Christmas fun!
Look how Maria~Angelica is looking at Santa. LOL!
She’s STILL starring at HIM! LOL! Nicholas looks really bored and Jonah looks like he is entertaining the idea that HE might be real… This picture just cracks me up everytime I look at it!
Downtown at the train display put on by the electric company. We go every year and I remember going as a kid. The folks down there are so nice and they enjoyed it when the boys all wanted to sign the guest book.
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The train museum looks like a blast!! My boys would love that! I had a good giggle at the “little people” sign. :giggle:
Maria-Angelica’s facial expressions toward Santa are so funny. I get the distinct impression that she isn’t a “believer”. LOL
The train display looks like a lot of fun. I’m glad you all had a good family outing. Oh and by the way……….if Santa leaves the kourembethes…….I’ll eat them. : )- My father is diabetic and my mother made some kourembethes using Splenda. My father says they taste good but I think it is utter blasphemy to mess with the perfect cookie. : )
Oh my! Maria Angelica is hilarious. “Mama! Strange man! Strange man!” And even when her brother is holding him she’s giving Santa a look that clearly says, “Stay away from me.” :giggle: :giggle:
Great pictures as always!
ryc: I don’t make fudge any other time of the year but I want my kids to have memories of Christmas and cookies and fudge. They don’t go crazy and eat too much – they’ll just have a piece or two after each meal. I do suggest you get a candy thermometer, preferrably digital before attempting it. The digital thermometer comes in handy for other things too like checking meat temps.
Lisa, I received your Christmas card today!!! It is so beautiful and your family is lovely as always. Thank you so much… you brought joy to my heart. :love:
That is awesome!!! The kids are so cute, and i LOVE Maria~Angelicas face!! :love: I have loosened up about Santa too…and the kids know he isnt real, but have fun talking about him and making up stories. Its sweet. Goodness…I might not be able to take it…listening to RHCP, my kids went out on Halloween with their cousins…and now SANTA??
:p
We love getting your cards! The kids were SO excited to see the photos.
How come we dont have a fun downtown thing like you do??? :wha:
I think we are going to go to St. Matthews…Pres. Kathryn emailed me and said she would like to see us go there, she went a couple weeks ago and thinks it would be a good place for us. Kh. Michelle has told me that too.
I was wondering what was on the TV behind Eli! IT didnt look like a show I let them watch!