We look forward to Wally and Jackie’s Xmas party each year. It starts at 4pm, just after naps and runs until you change your kids into their jammies and drag them home, kicking and screaming. The kids keep themselves occupied with the ample toys, and parents stand a chance of actually talking to one another.
As a special bonus, in the middle of the party, Wally dresses up like Santa and distributes gifts to each child. Neko happily sat on his lap this year, while Shep began his phone call to Children’s Services the minute he came within a three-foot radius of the Big Guy.
We couldn’t pry the 12-inch Wiggles dolls out of Neko’s hands the entire evening—you can see her clutching them while she visits with Santa. Meanwhile, Shep just moved from one ball toy to the next and then the next. Heaven. Pure heaven.