Brady also loved looking at the nativity set in our house and would point out baby Jesus. We tried to emphasize the real meaning of Christmas, but not sure Santa helped us out too much with this message since he ended up getting everything on his list plus more. We told him not all little boys and girls were as lucky as he is, but his response was "Santa makes the toys and he doesn't need money". I guess having a fictitious character who doesn't need money bring the gifts makes it slightly more difficult to teach gratitude. Maybe next year we can drive this message home a little better.
Early in the month we ventured out to Crown Center and Union Station. We had never been there during the holidays. It was very busy, but we had a nice time. Brady saw Santa for the 3rd time and got to see several train exhibits. Definitely worth a visit during the holidays, but I think next year we'll shoot to be there very first thing in the morning.
Cerner had a kid's holiday party that was a real hit with Brady. It was perfect for a 3 year old as they had about 12 different stations with activities set up. Activities included games, arts and crafts, letters to Santa and some food activities. Every kid went home with a gift from Santa. I think this was the point in December when Brady's Santa list grew a little longer. It started off with only a couple items, but the letter we wrote a the party included additional requests to get Buzz Light Year his friends Woody, Jessie and Slinky Dog. I guess Buzz has been lonely and needed some company.
Just before Christmas we had the opportunity to get together with some of our Iowa friends and have a kids ornament exchange. Brady had fun playing with the kids and came home with a cool ornament.
It's been a busy, but fun December.
