I do think it was the last year our family will be participating in this ritual. I was thinking about this as the kids set out the cookies, milk and their notes to Santa. Isabella obviously was just going along with the game and Max had brought up a few questions which revealed doubt was brewing, as the day approached. But hey, it's a system that has worked pretty well so far, so really...why mess with a good thing?!
Then after the kids went to bed my husband and I continued the traditions of the last 10 years, waiting until we were pretty sure they were asleep to quickly fill the stockings and bring out the packages from Santa. Wrapped in the paper bought and hidden specifically for these boxes, with tags carefully filled out, writing with my left hand. Oh, the extent one goes to when young children are in the house. But, they aren't so young any longer...
I was a bit sad to think next year we'll probably be celebrating with new rituals and traditions, ones that will fit their new wisdom. But at the same time, I think I'll be happy to welcome what comes next.
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