Christmas in Long Island 2015

This was a pretty fun Christmas. James was very excited the night before! I was so excited I had trouble sleeping! Miranda... was not excited in advance and doesn't know who Santa is or what's up. But unlike last year she was excited about the toys that came out of the boxes and not just the boxes. Still... I think next year will be the best Christmas yet in terms of both of them being excited for Christmas morning...

James opening matching lanterns for him and Miranda to explore the dark

Helping Miranda open presents

A puzzle he saw on Daniel Tiger!

Nana squish. (Nana's favorite.)

There were a few sharing problems...

Miranda wants to play with the race car too.

But they worked it out after a lot of encouragement. And yes, eventually we got the car out of the box too.

Pushing loud buttons together.

They are fairly cooperative when it suits them.

Miranda eating Santa's leftover cookies

James won't tattle ("Miranda is doing something bad!")... if he can share

I made a french toast casserole for breakfast.

 

French toast casserole

The rest of the day was pretty laid back. The kids mostly played with their new presents.

Shoots, scores, breaks net!

Reading to Miranda- James is distracted by his new toy watch with games.

Naptime.

G-chatting with Andrew in Japan, and the rest of Kevin's family in Cape Cod

Tickling Miranda. They both love to be tickled.