Having the experience of three previous birthdays and Christmas days under their belts, the gift opening process was old hat to our little veterans. They were now old enough to know that inside these beautifully wrapped boxes were gifts more precious than the containers. Both boys still liked to completely unwrap each gift and play with it a bit before moving on to the next package. Pa especially appreciated this practice as he felt it indirectly showed gratitude to the giver for that specific gift. It also slowed down the gift opening procession from a paper-shredding race to a parade of discovery.
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