Christmas

Eddie had a lot of fun on Christmas. As he got up, he said "Tree, tree." He found the presents under the tree and was very excited. He wasn't to touch them until after breakfast when everyone had gotten ready (he was the first kid up), but he kept poking at them and testing the limits. After breakfast, he ran back saying "Presents! Presents!"

Eddie got lots of fun things that he liked playing with: a big doodle pad, lots of books to read, some animal magnets, and stickers. He especially liked playing with the other kids' toys.

In the afternoon Uncle Bo arrived along with even more children and some more presents, which were in shiny paper in a big pile. When Eddie noticed them, he giggled so high and loud it was basically a squeal. Eddie and Stephen stood side by side contemplating the glorious sight. Then Eddie, without taking his eyes off the presents, put his arm out and pushed Stephen away. I guess he's a two-year-old.  (Eddie's been pushing Stephen several times. Stephen usually doesn't get upset, I guess because he's used to worse, but sometimes he says "Don't push! Don't push!")

Then Eddie ran in circles around the house saying "Uncle Bo! Uncle Bo!" until he got up on Uncle Bo's lap, showing him his stickers and then sitting there a long time watching the other kids playing.