Presents

We put up our tree the weekend after Christmas like most people do.  Everyday since then, Olivia has had to point out every ornament on the tree.  Did I say EVERY day and EVERY ornament!! 

Ignore the topless girl under the tree!!

                                         

We then made a paper chain to count down the days until Santa comes.  I didn't really know if she would get it, but she does know that when the chain is gone, that is when Santa comes!!  I am surprised that she hasn't just ripped down the whole thing.  Yesterday became the big challenge.  I had to wrap presents because I have simply run out of hiding places.  After Olivia woke up from her nap, she saw the presents and immediately went for them.  I said, " No, we need to wait for Christmas."  I bet she heard that 75 times over the last 12 hours. 

So earlier this morning we were playing tea party.  We had all the dishes set out, the little cupcakes, etc.  Olivia was pouring the lemonade into all the cups.  As I was reaching for my cup, she said,  "No, Mommy!!  You have to wait for Christmas!!!"   I had to laugh!!