Once again, in lieu of a big showing from Santa on Christmas Morning, we celebrated the tradition of Sinterklaas last night and this morning. We read the now-familiar story of the Dutch Santa and his sidekick Pete and then filled our klompies with carrots for his horse, a glass of water and a very long letter. In the past this tradition has brought out various concerns. When Delia was very little she was scared of strangers in costume coming into her house. Last year Ella was afraid we'd poison Sinterklaas with the ant-killer we put in the bathroom. This year was no different. Delia reminded me about 17 times to be sure to put out the fire thoroughly before bed because she didn't want Sinterklaas "burning his booty or any of the presents".
Looks like the girls were good this year!
Delia crawled into bed with us at an insanely early hour because she was so excited. In the past I've loved the timing of this early little taste of Christmas, but if it produces tired family members on school mornings, that may be something to consider! Regardless, there is great joy in watching the girls stumble out of bed with wide eyes over the sight of a present pile by the fireplace and I do think December 6 will be a Saturday or Sunday next year. (Right???)
These gifts were some of the favorites-- Ella's zebra hat/mittens and Delia's Polly Pocket helicopter. Sinterklass made his way over to school last night too! Delia's first grade class left wooden shoes out for him and received some candy and letters.
Happy Sinterklaas Day!
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