Well, that wasn't so bad...
After my internal and external ba-humbugging of the holidays, we're actually in the midst of a fun time. We'd made cookies on Saturday, and yesterday DH and #1 took them around to our new neighbors. We live in a cul-de-sac with folks who are mostly in the 65+ set, which we both really like. They ooohed over #1 and began sharing some of the stories of the neighborhood.
Last night we started a new tradition: cheese fondue for Christmas Eve. It was just the four of us, and so we ate good, simple food and then the kids unwrapped, oh, four presents or so each. It was the perfect amount of "stuff," in my opinion--they were grateful, and excited, and are happily playing with their things this morning.
And now we have a few things to get ready to take over to a friend's house for a full day of eating and playing. Yay for that!
(Welcome back to the left coast, LCS!! Post soon!)
Last night we started a new tradition: cheese fondue for Christmas Eve. It was just the four of us, and so we ate good, simple food and then the kids unwrapped, oh, four presents or so each. It was the perfect amount of "stuff," in my opinion--they were grateful, and excited, and are happily playing with their things this morning.
And now we have a few things to get ready to take over to a friend's house for a full day of eating and playing. Yay for that!
(Welcome back to the left coast, LCS!! Post soon!)
posted by Anonymous at 7:06 AM
3 Comments:
I'm glad it was lovely for you and yours. One of my favorite parts is all the playing the morning after, the quietness as they all devour their new gifts. Aaaaaaah!
Carrie
ooooh, cheese fondue! Can I come next year? I also like the independent play that comes with new toys. Excellent mommy time to be had...
That is what I love about holiday times... togetherness, newness and (maybe most importantly) gratefulness!!! Sounds like a lovely time had by all!
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