Christmas this year was, as always, a blessed event that was made even brighter by Elizabeth. She understood this year that the presents under the tree were not only for her, but that they held fun surprises. She wanted to open them every day, but aside from a few gifts from Mama and Daddy (that we were too excited to keep under wraps), she opened everything on Christmas Eve. That is the tradition in my family, and it worked well, especially since she still gets so easily overwhelmed and exhausted. We let her open a few gifts before dinner and the rest of them after. She received so many nice things. Lots of books and puzzles, which she adores, some pretty new clothes, lots of toys, and enough money to buy whatever else she liked! She chose a TMX Elmo, since she loves everything Elmo. He giggles when you tickle him, then falls to the floor and stands back up again. Bethie was a little afraid of him at first, but that didn't last long. She also chose a few movies, and since she got a Bethie-sized upholstered rocking chair, they went well together. She likes to sit in her chair with a snack and watch a movie, or at least a few minutes of one. Then it's off to play, and then back again for a few more minutes of movie time.
Christmas morning was a great deal of fun. Bethie got another puzzle (you can hear her say, "Yay!" when she opens it in the video), some books, a stuffed animal from one of her favorite shows, a collection of plastic jungle animals, and a small kitchen to play in. She has spent the last few days making the animals roar at each other and cooking food for her dolls. She is such a bright, inquisitive little thing, and it doesn't take long for her to catch on to anything!
The video is from Christmas morning and it's a little long, but we love it. I couldn't say anything for the first few moments because I was trying not to cry, watching my little girl get excited over her first Santa gifts. I hope you all had as bright and merry a Christmas as we had!
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