Christmastime in Alexandria is my favorite time of year. On Friday night we went into Del Ray for Christmas carols, the tree lighting, and a visit from Santa Claus. Most of the town's toddlers were gathered for the big event. Santa arrived with a police escort and then held office hours in a nearby yoga studio. He'd clearly had a long night by the time the Thomas children arrived (see photo). Patrick told us he was going to ask Santa for a soccer ball and was fascinated by the "candy can" that Santa gave him. When we said he had to eat a good dinner before he could have his treat he scooted his high chair over to the kitchen counter so he could look at it while he ate.
Rain and snow on Saturday foiled our plans to watch the annual Christmas Walk in Old Town, but we had fun at the local toy shop picking out "Spot," a beautiful stuffed dog who now lives exclusively in Patrick's big boy bed. We also grabbed an early lunch at Union Street—our first restaurant foray as a family. Madeline slept, and Patrick enjoyed consuming a small mountain of ketchup with his lunch.
Yesterday, we picked up our Christmas tree. Poor Patrick was so tired from refusing to nap in his big boy bed (and escaping over the baby gate we put in his doorway) that he nearly missed it. But last night he did a bit better. Donald and I can both confirm that the big boy bed is quite comfortable. Between the two of us I think we've slept in it more than Patrick. And Spot, who did stay in the big boy bed all night, earned a fun size bag of m&ms, which I intend to help him eat at lunchtime today.
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