Time for Wrapping.....

Since I have two in school and one at home that doesn't really know what is going on...I took advantage and spent a good two hours, wrapping all the gifts in my kitchen, on my island, listening to Christmas music as it rains(heavy at times).  Alex watches his Disney Station while munching on Cheerios. I separated all the gifts, took off tags, packaging(for some) and got bags for individuals and their stockings. I am ready for that 3AM alarm on Christmas Morning...bring it on!

I have a strategy.....each child gets their own wrapping paper. Katie is Dora the Explorer, Josh is Transformers and Alex is Spongebob...that way, if a tag should fall off...they know their own paper...they hunt for their own and tear it apart. Mommy and Daddy's gifts to them, come in the generic wrapping....like No Name at Loblaws! Mommy and Daddy bring the necessities...underwear, socks, those Christmas PJ's and books!! Santa brings the cool toys!!

What I really hate about the toys is their packaging.  Most are glued in with ties and screws...it will take Matt about a good part of the Christmas morning to get the TOYS out!! That's probably why we started a tradition of Baileys in the morning coffee!! Its sad when toy companies have come to the conclusion to glue their toys in the box, for fear of theft! I will also make sure that there are scissors, screwdrivers, batteries and a huge garbage bag near by....left by Santa's elves!! How kind!!!

So....the gifts are wrapped. Placed back in a huge box and put in storage. I am ready. I just hope that NO ONE CHANGES THEIR MIND ON WHAT THEY  WANT!! Last year, at the last minute.....Matt took Josh to see Santa(Katie is too scared of him, which is understandable).  Just before Josh sat on his knee, he saw a blue and yellow tow truck....he asked Santa for it!!! That had me one night, out late, looking for the Blue/yellow tow truck...BUT I found!! Phew!! I think that this year, we will avoid the mall......just write a letter to Santa!! Santa gets all the letters.....and he knows if you have been bad or good!



Last years visit from Santa, 2010.