In 23 years, there have only been 3 or 4 Christmas mornings when the Boy has woken up before us. Even when he was a tiny thing, and all excited about Santa coming and getting to open presents, he'd sleep until 8 or 9. I don't think I've ever been woken before 7 a.m. by an excited little kid.

I'm done shopping, but I'm not finished. I'm never finished. I generally hate shopping, but I *love* Christmas shopping...even the cats are getting spoiled this year.
Thumper | Homepage | 12.16.06 - 4:41 pm | #

I love watching the tree lights in the dark. When the boys were little, we would read a Christmas story every night of December by the light of the tree. Too bad they're too old for that now. I miss it.

Maybe I'll just start doing it for myself.
Suzi | Homepage | 12.16.06 - 6:41 pm | #

Tree lights in the dark are magical!

Anticipation is always better than the event, isn't it? Sure has been in my life.

I loved the video, especially when the little girl stood on the piano and "led" the orchestra!
kenju | Homepage | 12.17.06 - 9:42 am | #

I sit and stare at the tree all the time. My kids think it's hilarious.
Nic | Homepage | 12.18.06 - 11:47 am | #

Mine too, they think I'm sooo lame.
tj | 12.19.06 - 12:49 pm | #

Bizarre. I thought I was the only one in the world who like the anticipation more than the actual event. I love the last week of each semester, even if it means grading essays. I love Fridays, even if it means pep rallies.

Likewise, I hate August and Sundays.
Ruth | 12.21.06 - 9:26 pm | #