Little Christmas

As promised Sootie should have his very own Little Christmas today. You know what day it is today, right? Today the Three Wise Man came to little Jesus and brought him presents: gold, frankincense and myrrh. Very symbolic presents, of which at least the gold was also of practical use. I wonder what they did with frankincense and myrrh? Ebay was not invented by that time...
Anyway, the kids got up early today and even dressed for the occasion. I'll have to see that the girls get in warmer clothes, for it has gotten cold here. But for today and only being inside it was alright.
The present was laid under the tree. The kids have their own, special Christmas Tree. I knitted it in the advent, every day a bit and on Christmas it was ready. The size is perfect for my sweethearts.

Sirpa and Toivo awaited Sootie at the tree.

Then Inkeri came with Sootie on her arm so he could see the surprise that was waiting for him.

"A tree! And a present! That looks so nice!"

"That present is for you, Sootie" Toivo said.

"A present for me? A present for me!" Sootie was excited. Never had something like this happened to him. He was only a little sprite in the end.

He was almost crying. "A pillow. And a blanket. Just for me. It is so soft."

The kids were moved, Sootie was so happy with this small present.

"Thank you, Santa! That is so lovely!"

"I will test it right now!"

And while the kids debated if to dance round the tree (the girls voted yes, Toivo voted no. never), Sootie laid down with his new pillow and his new blanket.

What a joyous day!

"May the Spirit of Christmas be in your heart for always!" And then the burst into one of their favorite carols: "In the bleak midwinter..."