How do we know? It wasn't that we watched Santa Claus in the Macy's parade (which we did), or that we are listening to Christmas music full force (which we are) or that the Christmas books and movies have made it onto the daily viewing list (which they have) or EVEN that the boys met The Big Man Himself at Sea World's Polar Express and passed along their most prized wishes (which they sure did!)
We know it is Christmas because Norky has arrived! Brady has been talking about Norky, asking about Norky and adding Norky to his prayer list for several days now... waiting (impatiently) for December 1st. Who the hell is Norky you ask? Well, our Christmas Elf of course!
We first met him in 2005. Norky traditionally arrives December 1st, bringing with him his storybook, his advent box and two yummy chocolates each morning! Norky sits quietly up high - on a shelf, on a picture frame, on a ceiling light - watching the boys (and the grown-ups!) and recording in his little elf mind all the good and bad deeds of the day. Each night Norky flies home to Santa, reports on our behavior and arrives back in time for daybreak - perching himself in a new location for the day.
Norky has become such a fixture in our Christmas traditions - those fabulous happenings and memories we have begun to create with, and for, our boys. And Bill and I can feel how amazing this year will be! We have two little boys who believe with all their hearts, understand the many events and can relate the stories and songs.
We are so thrilled for Christmas this year, knowing that there is a small window of time in each family's history that opens to the magic and unquestioning belief of Santa. That window is wide open for us this year, and we plan to enjoy each and every minute of it... and share it all with you!
How else do we know it is Christmas? It snowed today! Check out Halle's hair ... Ok, so it was more like little ice pellets, but this is Georgia and we'll take it!
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