We had a special visitor show up at our house a few days after Thanksgiving. Meet Jingles. In the words of Payton, "Jingles is a silly ole' elf." We read the book not exactly sure how Payton would take to our new friend. She instantly loved him and understood what he does and that we can't touch him. Jingles has had so much fun flying to places all over our house when he returns from the North Pole.
Much like last year, Payton wanted to help put ornaments on the tree. Luckily, we purchased a 100 piece set last year from Sam's that cost about $20 so there's not much fear in her breaking them. We do have a few nice ornaments, but we just put them up high. She found her one spot that she liked, and every ornament that she placed on the tree found its home in that place.
Thanks to Trippi and Lisa, Payton has her very own tree in her room!
We went back to visit Santa a week or so later when we had more time to talk about him. Payton was so sure that she wanted to sit in his lap, tell him what she and Harper wanted for Christmas, and get a candy cane. Of course, as we expected, that came to a screeching halt when we got there. Harper was completely happy both times. We finally convinced Payton to stand near Santa even if she didn't sit in his lap. We figured this is as good as it's going to get. Maybe next year....Which by then Harper will be petrified!
We are just enjoying every minute of this holiday season seeing it through Payton's eyes. From telling the Christmas story with her Little People nativity set to learning Christmas songs that melt our hearts, we are truly remembering the reason for the season and celebrating the birth of Jesus!
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