A couple of my friends give their kids a basket full of Christmas goodies on Thanksgiving, and although I didn’t get around to it last year, I have now started the tradition! Our basket will come Thanksgiving weekend… perhaps while decorating the Christmas tree or in this case, after James’ Sunday, because we have yet to get a tree. {Please excuse the bedhead… haircut is on the list.}
It’s a great kick-off to the Christmas season. And hopefully will help James to somewhat learn about Santa, Christmas traditions, and the true meaning of Christmas before the actual day arrives.
Like usual when James is mesmerized, he concentrates and studies whatever it may be, but he doesn’t smile very much. In other words these pictures {despite the bad lighting} mean that James had a blast! And was actually entertained for two straight hours.
We taught him about Santa.
Santas in all shapes and forms… which I guess could be a little confusing…
I asked Justin to grab a few little things at the last minute, and it ended up being really nice that Justin contributed. He hit the nail on the head with a few Charlie Brown items. James’ new favorite celebrity is Snoopy. Or as he calls him, “poopy.”
{Notice how my picture from my phone is much better than the ones from my camera? Not on point this week, and my photography shows it!}
The two dollar choo choo train was definitely a hit.
And even earned some smiles.
And buttons to press that light things up… so cool.
But discovering the M&Ms in the little M&M man prompted “a treat?” to be said about one hundred times that night.
By dinner time, James was saying Santa “Danta,” looking for his Elf “Ef, where are you?” and watching Christmas movies. We still have to work on the true meaning of Christmas. However, if you ask him what to say to God, he puts his hands together and says “Ahh-men.” That counts for something, right? Welcome Christmas… tis the season!
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