Poor Will was feeling very under the weather. In fact he and I went to see Dr Joe on Monday morning. A pretty nasty sinus infection seemed to be the culprit and three days on antibotics later he doesn't look nearly as pitiful. Luckily he had both his Nonna and his Grandma to snuggle with and as the night went on he perked up a bit.
Last year Santa made an appearance and the kids were expecting a repeat performance again this year. Halfway through the evening we realized why he hadn't come yet - we forgot the reindeer food! So mommy found some old baby carrots in the fridge - hey, reindeer like carrots right - and the kids do the work of chucking the carrots all around the yard to attract Rudolf and his Friends. They took their task very seriously. I think there were 100+ baby carrots all over the front yard when they were finished.
With their work completed all three of the kiddos just stood by the door and waited. It was too cute. Lo and behold just a little bit later Santa did indeed make his appearance. The kids couldn't have been more excited - and honestly neither could the adults. Watching their little faces light up with pure joy, and fascination at the magic that is Santa was just amazing to watch.
I guess the reindeer food worked, because before we knew it we heard a special bell and the man in the big red suit was heading down the stairs. He even had a sack of toys for the four good little girls and boys in our house for the night.
Each kiddo got to sit on Santa's lap and they had a nice little chat. Will wasn't too sure about it - in fact he pretty much hated. it.
Of course Nonna wouldn't let a Corso Christmas pass without a picture of the cousins. While I do groan when mom suggests this every year I do cherish the pictures - I love my cousins!
After a good nights rest - Will's present was sleeping in until 8:30 - we headed down to see if Santa had come. He sure did! He even left a note on the window for the boys. He loved the cookies and milk and the reindeer loved the carrots.
Baby Jesus has been hanging out in Max's stocking since we first put the nativity. On Christmas morning Max pulled baby Jesus out and we all sang Happy Birthday while he put him on the manger by Mary and Joseph.
Then the time had come to open presents. Will loved playing his triangle from the Melissa and Doug Band in a Box. It still boggles my mind how musical he seems to be. Max couldn't care less about music, but Will just loves it. 
Max's favorite was the battery powered James. It was pretty funny - on Christmas Eve he asked Santa for a train like they have at the train museum. Basically he just wanted one that would go on its own. He was thrilled Christmas morning that Santa made his wish come true - although he did complain that James is a bit slow.
We left the house a mess and headed to the Dull's for some wonderful food and wonderful company - Max was all excited to have more cousin time. Unfortunately, momma forgot the camera so I don't have any pictures to show for our brunch - but take my word for it , everything was wonderful. We all came home for an afternoon nap and a dinner of leftovers. With the boys tucked sweetly into bed Brian and I enjoyed some quite time on the couch to enjoy one of the presents I bought for him - the first season of Homeland. So far it is pretty good - I mean it's no 24, but it is close.
As I said at the beginning of this post - it was just wonderful. I'm one lucky momma and I count my blessings every day.
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