"Soon."
"But when?"
"He won't come if you're awake."
"But..."
"Go to sleep now."
***
Soon sleigh bells will be heard and "HO! HO! HO!" will echo through the frosty air.
***
Wrapping papers and ribbons strewed across the floor. Giggles, laughter, surprised eyes and "Wows" galore...precious moments, special moments, all of these moments to be treasured forever.
Through children, the magic of the holiday allows us to recapture
the joys of our own childhood even if it is only for a day.