Friday, December 23, 2011

This week...

This week...

* I was about to explode in frustration with the whininess at bedtime one night (and just to be clear, that was one night this week...it happens regularly)
* my heart melted as I listened to Kyle read bedtime stories with Leah one night
* I was frustrated with Leah as I tried to work on letters with her
* I realized she is learning at her own speed while we were grocery shopping and she was pointing out all the letters she could see, and asking me what the words spelled and was happily sounding them out with me (I foresee more learning out and about in the new year rather than sitting at the table at home)
* I felt overwhelmed at not having the house all cleaned up and ready for Christmas
* I was grateful for my husband who cleaned up the basement playroom (it may not sound like much of a task, but believe me it was a HUGE task, the place was an absolute disaster)
* I have been smiling at my children's excitment about Christmas, especially Kyle who definately has the Christmas spirit
* Kyle and Jillian have been happily talking to Leah about Santa and Christmas...they know the truth about the Santa myth and I love how excited they are to keep it going for Leah with fun stories
* I finished my final bit of shopping and wrapping
* I finally got Christmas cards in the mail (although late...apologies to friends and family!)
* I was disapointed one of my online orders hasn't arrived on time to make it under the tree (it includes gifts for Kyle, Jillian & Jeff)

* Since there's no white Christmas in sight, the kids made marshmallow snowmen...much yummier than the snow kind!



* I have been especially grateful for all the blessings in my life...being able to enjoy the holidays with friends and family, having a full fridge and pantry with yummy goodies and wrapped presents under the tree are things I try not to take for granted

And finally...I can't believe it's only 2 more sleeps until Christmas!! 

Merry Christmas to all our friends and family, I feel blessed to have each and every one of you in our lives!


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