Christmas Eve in Moscow was busy, Lisa and I made one last trip to the mall while everyone else stayed home and made more cookies. We left the house at 3:30 to get to the Embassey in time for the big pageant. Sophia didn't want to join in - but Teresa couldn't wait to put on her wings. There were only a few kids who wanted to be on stage - only 1 shepard and 2 wise men - but there were 4 angels - little girls can't resist the spotlight. The only distruption I noticed was Teresa had to adjust her tights before coming on stage but she behaved wonderfully during the show even when the shepard blocked her view - no problem - she just peeked around him.
Everything just took a long time - Father gave a wonderful LONG homily and we didn't get home until 8:30 - we got to experience rush hour in Moscow upclose and personal. We were all crabby and starving. We dove into the delicious borcht Luba, their nanny, made for us - We couldn't wait to cook the feast we planned of shrimp and crab legs - guess we'll save it for New Years.
It was then time to fix a plate of cookies for Santa - and carrots for the reindeer, of course. Santa is getting milk here - no drinking and driving - and they left water for the reindeers. Mike read them 'Twas and it was right up to bed - no complaints as they were very tired at 10:30! Me, too! I'm going to help set up the presents and get to bed - I don't think I will be able to sleep in.
Merry Christmas!
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MOM - don't you remember - carrots give reindeer gas!!!!
OH OH OH - we saw Santa on the Norad radar in Moscow!!! He must of gotten to you guys first - hope he left lots of good stuff...
Don't worry - Teresa left the reindeer some water "cause they get thirsty, too!"
Yup, Santa was here right after you had lunch! With all of the stuff from the elves and what 3 sets of grandparents sent - there is tons of presents! don;t worry - there was still room in his sled for your presents.
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