This is happening

So della is very excited. she has been coutning dow to Santa coming for a while now and at last he is coming tonight and she knows it. the day has been filled with preparation but this afternoon we went to a christingle service at the church. we sang songs - Della knew them already - and made our very own cristingles. It was nice. Della had a glo stick not candle in hers...

Then della prepared for her visitors. this included a discussion about what Rudolph will need. Just carrots and water. And then what Santa will need. Here is got a bit more complicated. His snack includes carrots, peanuts, cheesey biscuits and some chocolate. Finally we introduced her to the concept of whiskey which santa is eating right now whilst building her present. Here are her preparations... 

Right now this is happening - thank you ikea for flatpacking Della's new kitchen (also see Rita on the horse in the background - Santa has eventually brought her some clothes, yet to unwrap!)