Smudge works away at the gifts in her stocking and her little fingers finally work their way under the tape to see what's inside the wrapping paper.
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Oh joy, an etchesketch. At least I think that is what it is called. She can write on this tiny slate with a special pencil then move a lever to erase the marks and give her a fresh clean surface to write on. She thought this was grand.
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As the morning wore on, both kids still seemed a bit puzzled by the events. I think Smudge is asking Daddy who he said put the gifts in her stocking...
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and Jboy seems quite unfazed by the whole thing.
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Amma knew exactly what was going on though, and had lots of fun opening her stocking. She got a new journal,
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perfume...
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and a pretty scarf. You can't see them here, but it has lots of silver threads in it. Gotta love that sparkle!
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After the stockings were opened, it was time to make a fresh post of coffee, give Jboy the second half of his breakfast
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check out some Christmas music on the computer then head downstairs to see what Santa left under the tree down there.
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Ok, that's it for round one. Stay tuned for round two coming your way soon.
1 comment:
The kids are so special, and I love the expressions on their face. Loved your stocking gifts... Santa was good to you.....:-) Hugs
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