We went to a 'secret' mass at our church at 2:00. The kids were adorable and I love that Father John calls all of the children up during the mass to talk to them about the meaning of Christmas. Of course Mikey had his hand raised the entire time and I was cringing-- but thankfully, Father John knew it would probably not be appropriate to call on the ginger boy in the back! Mikey would not go away without being heard though- when all of the children were dismissed, there he was, tugging at Father John's robes to tell him that SANTA WAS COMING TONIGHT!!!! Oh, my dear boy. After mass, we went to a neighbors house for Christmas Eve dinner (Janet and Jerry Gaglione) and the kids experienced their first game of secret santa. They loved it and Kaitlyn walked away with a tin of pepperment bark (which she is calling her 'treasure') and Mikey a dinosaur fossil kit. Then it was straight home to open their gifts to each other. Of course- Mikey had already given Kaitlyn her gifts as soon as he came home from the store because he can't keep a secret or surprise. Then again, he is only 4! He wrapped them anyway and had them under the tree for Kate and she loved opening the toy mixer and iron. Mikey had also already opened his gift from Kaitlyn during our 'Friendsmas' celebration but I had made him put it back under the tree to wait for this evening. I'm a horrible mom as he had to look at 6 extra large action figures just standing under the tree waiting of him to play with them- including Batman!!! What a trooper though and he was so excited to finally open the box. Then off to bed (with their new toys of course) to try to fall asleep while waiting for Santa! Can't wait to see your faces in the morning my babies!
