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Christmas Party

Claire had her Christmas party Thursday afternoon. Landon came to help. It was a Polar Express theme, so the kiddos wore their PJ's, had tickets to get into the room for the party, and had donuts and hot chocolate for their snack! They also played snowman bowling (provided my this room mom!), musical train (chairs), and did a cute train craft. Very cute!! That evening we went to a family friend's house and had dinner and, unexpectedly (haha), Santa showed up!!! The kids were confused, and then excited to sit on Santa's lap and get a little private time to talk and giggle with the big man himself. Claire was willing to sit with Santa this time, and all in all, there seemed no concerns. We teased the 4-year-old of the house that he had "connections"!

As I write this, my children are in Claire's bed having "breakfast in bed". My wonderful husband was up early and ran to Krispy Kreme for a morning sugar high. They are giggling and begging for more...so I better go before someone starts rioting!!!

Slackin'

It's been awhile, I apologize! I've not been feeling well, and therefore have only been prioritizing. What have we been up to? Well, Sunday afternoon, in the midst of feeling terrible, Claire and I went to see the Nutcracker with two other mother-daughter pairs. We had a great time, it was a beautiful production, and actually made me feel a little better! Monday, Claire took a day off school. She said she wasn't feeling well, and was super tired, so we just went with it. We laid around all day and took it easy. Tuesday was back to the grind, although the last late night with dance class until next year!!! Wednesday was just a regular day, which brings us to today. Claire's school party is today, and we have a dinner tonight. It's a good thing my stomach is finally starting to cooperate this morning! I have several things to blog, including carols by a 3 year old and then the joy of KG parties. Looking forward to it!!!

Griswold is BACK!

Today I finally finished my master piece. I have many of the lights up since Thanksgiving, but the rest just got here last night and today we installed. Needless to say I can here the meter spinning on the side of the house! The kids love the 7ft Snowman in the front and Landon looks forward to dark everynight to watch him inflate. Now let's just hope I dont blow a breaker!
Merry Christmas!

Breakfast with Santa

Our church hosted a breakfast with Santa this morning. Landon did not want to go, but Claire was up and ready this morning. Funny how things change...when we got there, Landon went right up to Santa and shook his hand. Claire hid under the table (no joke). They did finally both go up and sit on his lap, but only Landon would talk to him. He told Santa he wanted a new train to go underneath the Christmas tree that's "full of juice" (the one we inherited from Geoff's parents lost it's "juice" this year and won't go). Claire wouldn't even look Santa in the face. Surprising considering she generally doesn't know a stranger! Today we have also baked cookies for our cookie decorating party and are currently making a shrinky dink Christmas tree. Now that's a blast from the past! What a holiday Saturday to remember.

Crazy week

So besides Landon's birthday, we've had lots of other things happening this week that are quite interesting. First off, Landon has his 3-year-checkup at the Dr. Okay, I know what your thinking..."He's been to plenty, don't need to hear about this on the blog". This one was different. Landon did NOT want to go. I bribed him with a tractor just to get into the truck! Once we got there, he seemed fine. Then the nurse called his name. He turned around in his chair and held on to it screaming "I'm not going to the doctor"! I am not even kidding! It only got worse; Landon wouldn't be weighed, have his temp taken, let the doctor look in his nose and mouth...pretty much nothing could be done. He screamed and cried the whole time! I was mortified, and completely relieved when we left. Maybe his trip to the allergist has tainted him forever!

On a sweeter note, Claire was quite a chef Tuesday evening after dance class and offered to make dinner for us (excluding Daddy, who was out of town). We leave at 4 and get home around 7, so Tues. dinner is usually in the crock pot or something from the microwave. Claire made PB sandwiches, bananas, carrots and celery and, of course, cheetos. She got out paper plates and filled them with her creations for each of us; she even filled glasses with water! I was proud of her, but probably not as proud as she was of herself! It was a fun dinner for us all.

Thursday I went up to the school to do sight word testing in Claire's classroom. This was so fun as it reminded me of my old days working in the schools. I guess I've been at school alot, because all but a couple kids recognized me as "Claire's mom" and enjoying showing off their reading skills for me. I am impressed by the level of advancement these 5-year-olds are at...amazed too. Claire and about 4 others in her class have mastered every list so far this year, and most of the others are not too far behind.

Happy Birthday Landon!

My little man...rough and tumble, sweet and kind, loving and silly, all boy, but yet still momma's baby, turns the big 3 today. Although he'll tell you he already is 3 (he turned 3 at his birthday party), we discussed that this is the day he was born. He listened to me tell the story, my eyes glistening with memories. He asked a couple questions: What was I wearing? Did someone bring me a truck? Where's the party?; then moved on to playing without much ado. It seems like only yesterday I was living those memories, and extending our family +1. Now he's a big boy, with his own agenda. Happy Birthday Sweet Boy!