Christmas Morning Joy

On the night of Christmas Eve, 

Luken slept with us in our bed. 

This was for our own sanity 

(and safety).

When we let him get up

at such a time we were sure there would be no more sleep

(still prior to 6:00), 

he ran into the living room 

where our tree is 

and shouted, 

"Santa brought me big boy legos!

Santa brought me big boy legos!"

And, indeed, Santa had. 

About the time Luken successfully pulled the ribbon off the legos, 

he noticed the Christmas sock he'd so carefully laid out the night before. 

It had CANDY in it!  

Now, you might recall that

Luken is on the GAPS diet. 

No sugar! It's a big deal.  

Kara made him special candy out of 

honey, peanut butter and salt. 

He was so excited!

Then there was the excitement of

unwrapping the gifts.

The football that I picked out for him

at the Sharing Tree event was a hit!

"Can I kick it now?"

The monster trucks are a favorite too. 

He told me they'll be the first thing

that he takes to school to share

with his friends. 

Kara enjoyed her gifts from Luken.

(And so did Luken.)

Thanks to many kind folks, 

there were lots of cool gifts

for Luken to open.  

This "!yellow!digger!" was from the 

shoppe owner at Big Sky Toy Room.

Thank you!

Yes, I know that Christmas isn't all about opening gifts. 

But let's face it, when you're four years old, 

or when you parent a four year old,

Christmas is all about opening gifts. 

I hope yours was as fun as ours was!

hbk