Ready for the Big Guy

We started off the day on a sugar high with the boys consuming the very last chocolate in their Advent calendars by no later than 6:31 am.

After a busy day of LEGO building,

swimming at the neighbourhood indoor pool, afternoon napping, and visiting neighbours for a holiday get together - it was finally time to get ready for Santa.

The stockings were hung by the chimney with care.

A homemade ginger cookie and glass of coconut milk were left out for Santa. 
Oh yes, and a carrot from the garden for Rudolph.

Liam and Seamus are sporting some brand new jingle jammies.
We read "How the Grinch Stole Christmas" and "The Night Before Christmas" one last time (until next year).

The boys finally went to sleep.

Mama, Papa and Grandma wrapped gifts, stuffed stockings and got everything under the tree.

We are now ready for Santa.  I sure hope he comes quietly though because I am absolutely exhausted.  I do not need to hear any "prancing and pawing of each little hoof" tonight.  Really, I would prefer a good night's sleep and a wake up call that is not substantially earlier than 6:30 am.  Once again, here's to hoping.

Happy Christmas Eve everyone!