Tomorrow is the day-of-days, the day when Declan first toddles into town. Santa and his lone somewhat helpful elf, Gizabelle Snickerdoodle Ice-Ice Elfie have been laboring long and hard in preparation for this day. Actually, she has been doing almost all of the work, while I just stand around going “Ho-ho-ho,” all the while jiggling my gigantic belly. Anyway, Declan flies into town, via that great toddling town to the north. We will pick them up at the airport and then whisk them home or off to lunch or whatever and then a nap.

On this penultimate day, both of us are busy, trying to get ready. We have accepted delivery of all of the necessary baby accoutrements that were ordered for Declan’s visit. We will get them all setup and be ready to go tomorrow.