So, Kayla has started playing soccer at the YMCA. I was kind of weary about putting her in another sport program. T-ball was a FLOP!! We attended one practice and one game (and that was forcing her to go). So, to say the least, I was a little reluctant to pay the $35 for a oversized uniform that she would wear once. However, I am glad that I did. Kayla LOVES running around and trying to get the ball into the goal. Christian even enjoys going to the games!!
Well, I finally decided it was time for my little man to have his first haircut. I just loved his curls and didn't want to cut them off. I also didn't want him to look too old but he had been called a girl one too many times recently I decided it was time! (a girl really? Do you see all the bumps and bruises!)
Before Kayla's swim lessons, we headed to Snip-Its in Round Rock, TX. Christian did a GREAT job. He sat there peacefully. He didn't make a sound or a movement. Kayla stood there with him, supporting him, giving him encouragement.
Once we were done, Christian smiled real big and said Cheez…my little man!!
Christmas – my favorite holiday – has come and gone too fast, as it does each year. I still count the days until it comes and wonder at the joy of family and friends as we meet each December to share the pleasure of being together … being wistful when it is over. This year was the same – as I hope it was for you – full of happiness, full of love, full of joy. This year, we traveled Houston and then to Hico to visit with family and even had the enchantment of a white Christmas (Texas standards).
I share these pictures with you as I start my countdown to next year’s Christmas. Hoping that maybe next year it won’t go by so fast. Wishing you wonder as you start your new year. I trust you will fill it with good people and good times. May we all come to the end being thankful, as I am, for the friends and family that fill my life with love and joy!
Christmas with Memaw, cousins and other special family members in Houston, TX…
Christmas with Mimi, Grandmother, cousins and other special family members in Hico, TX…
Kayla loves pink…pink boots, pink pants, pink polka dot shirt, pink rubber bands and a pink camera.
Christmas Eve…finally. I had my day planned out. A to do list that was a mile long. However, the kids had other plans. Yes, they both decided to sleep until nearly 10:00. On mornings that they sleep in, Mommy sleeps in as well. This probably was not a good idea on a day that I had TONS to do. Once we all woke up, it was to the list. Oh wait…Jon decided to give me a break and took Kayla to work with him. I was very grateful, but had to prepare for this change in plans. Dress our little princess, make sure she had snacks and juice, and move over the car seat. Ok, all done. Now to the list. First thing…wrap presents. Completed, but as I stated in the previous blog, Christian decided that he wanted a certain gift. Off to Target (not on the to do list). After our short trip to Target, it was time to put Christian down for a nap and make some Christmas treats for Jon and Santa. Of course, I got side tracked on my way downstairs (the toy room needed a mom’s quick touch). So, I did not get to cooking until much later. Once the toy room was picked up, I started the Trash Mix and tackle a couple of items on the to do list. By now, it is 3pm. What happened to my day. I still had a list of things that needed to be completed. Agh!! There was no way everything was going to get done...the day was halfway over and only 4 things marked off. Well, trash mix was completed and cooling. Kayla and Jon return home just in time to start thinking about dinner…Tamales and cheese dip for Jon and I and spaghetti noodles and meatballs for the kids. Completed…after dinner Kayla insisted that I open my Christmas gift from her and Christian. So, after dinner, we all sat down and opened our gifts. The kids enjoyed tearing into the paper. It was the highlight of the day. After tearing the paper, Kayla asked about the cookies for Santa. Agh! Cookies, how could I forget. Time to bake the cookies. 20 minutes later, warm chocolate chip cookies that we all enjoyed. Once the kids devoured their cookie, it was time for bath and bed.
So, you might we wondering if my to do list got completed. Yes! Can you believe I got everything done. However, I did stay up until 2:30 making sure that everything was perfect for Christmas morning. What a day! Until next year…
A couple of days before Christmas, Christian and I sat out to finish up the Christmas shopping and wrapping of the presents. While wrapping Jonah's (cousin) present (which I do NOT recommend trying to do with a toddler), Christian decided that the toy was his. I had the hardest time keeping him away so that I could finish wrapping it. Finally, I got the package wrapped. I even thought I hid it pretty well under the tree. No luck. I left the room for two seconds and I walked into my little boy unwrapping it…
I took the package away and hid it in the closet. Yes, Christian threw a royal fit. Down on the ground, screaming and kicking. Wow! Amazingly, I did not give in, the gift stayed in the closet. However, Christian and I made a fast trip to Target to get another gift for Jonah. Once we got home, Christian headed straight to the closet. He tried everything to open that door so that he could get the gift that was not intended for him.
To say the least, this was Christian’s favorite Christmas gift…Spike Jr Dinosaur.
