December 23, 2011 marked one l-o-n-g day at school. The students were wired, and the teachers tired. After the 3:00pm bell, I raced home, to begin the journey HOME. We had packed the car with treats, and gifts, and snacks, and movies, and wine (not for the drive, of course, but for the arrival). We would be at the farm for one full day (and two short sleeps).
Christmas Eve Morning began with Grampy's infamous pancakes.
This mouse was the first clue that something big was about to happen.
The card - clue number two. We had not told Bennett and Harper that we would be going to Disney World. Grammy prepared special gift bags for each one, with Mickey inspired gifts; travel games, Mickey/Minnie shirts, a ticket to Disney World. We all waited expectantly for the reveal. Let's just say it was rather underwhelming. There were no tears, shouts of joy, or boggled disbelieving eyes. The 5 year old's response, "Oh, cool. What else is in the bag?" It took some convincing, and several YouTube videos to help Bennett wrap his brain around the idea of the trip.
The rest of the day was spent with the Great Ones. They love those little kids, and while they move slower than they used to, the sparkle in their eyes never dulls when Bennett and Harper walk into the room.
Per Family Tradition, Christmas Eve Eve was spent at the farm, with gifts and holiday cheer. We actually did deviate from tradition, our holiday meal was nachos, wine and pie. Talk about embracing change!
We left a snack and note for Santa, who of course, responded in his block letter script.
The very next morning, we woke early, unwrapped Santa gifts, and packed up the car for the journey back home. Unpacking and repacking began as soon as we arrived in Sartell. Christmas Day consisted of wine and fish sticks.
Let the magic begin.
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