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December 27, 2007
Bits from Christmas
Christmas Eve picture in our matching pjs from Nann.
We got the girls a new wooden oven and frig for the play room. I think I made them more amazing in my mind cause I was a bit disappointed in the size, I thought they would be huge. When asked what they liked best both girls said they like their princess figurines, you know, the dollar store ones that look like cross dressers. LOL Not the $200 new kitchen we got them, of course not!!
We had a very sweet morning together. We want to start traditions that help to balance out the true meaning of Christmas with the commercialization. We let them open their stockings and then we had a nice breakfast together and read the Christmas story. I'm pretty sure by the age of 6 that will be torture to wait but then hopefully it will pay off later on as we enjoy a nice long day together. We even sang some carols, including Frosty the Snowman, LOL. They opened presents one at a time which was challenging but I think is important.
My Christmas elf.
The only small bummer of the day was that we had to travel. It was GREAT to see family and I enjoyed our lunch at my Gran's but I did feel like it gave a rushed and stressful feel to the day. I just don't know how to work that out, because its a chance to see everyone together but then I also want to protect Christmas day for my family. We'll have to work on that for next year. I did think if we choose to stay home for Christmas I would just make more of an effort to see my family a lot more so I wouldn't have to rely on a holiday to see them. Caroline had a tough day which was sad. She is so happy and the crowd was a bit stressful for her so she either slept, ate or was screaming. They didn't get to see the happy smiles we see everyday. Oh well, we'll just have to go down soon for another visit. Lizzie has little cousins who live near my Gran that I really want her to spend more time with. I need to be better about that.
All in good time though. Its been a wonderful holiday. We have had Aunt Kristin here for a few days and that has been such a treat.
| By JennR | 10:38 AM
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i'm so glad that you posted pictures! they are so cute. i laughed when you said that they liked their cross dressing figures!!!! hahhahaha!! anyway, hope you are well, let's try to get together next week.
Posted by: erin at December 27, 2007 02:15 PM
Try just buying them tupperware and getting a couple cardboard boxes next year. They'll probably be happy with those. That's what my nieces and nephews like playing with best...and the wrapping paper, of course.
Posted by: martha at December 28, 2007 07:47 AM