This year Christmas came up so quick. I've been so so so busy. Lots of calls to our insurance company, setting up a new insurance plan for Nathan, ordering Christmas, two trips to the ER, all of us getting sick multiple times, and starting two new therapies for Nathan. And then we were getting a new TV for Christmas so I needed to figure out a new TV stand. So why not refinish a piece of furniture along with everything else I was doing?
But actually celebrating Christmas was great. Brad took time off work and we spent time together. Everyone had colds so we just wanted to stay home and relax.
Christmas Eve we had our traditional Mexican for dinner, followed by watching the Nativity, making spritz cookies, and a few other Christmas shows. Then we read the Christmas story to the kids and it was time for bed. Once the kids were down it was time to get Christmas ready. There were no presents under a tree so we pulled them all out from their hiding spots. And stuffed the stockings. And wrapped a few more presents. And preassembled toys and put in batteries so everything would be ready to play with. There was a lot to get ready!
Once the kids were up on Christmas morning, we played "Joy to the World" and let the kids go down and see their presents. And there were a lot of presents. It took us hours to open them all. Nathan was just enjoying playing with each new toy. And we had to stop for some French pancakes for breakfast. It was Evy's first time eating French pancakes and she loved them!
One of my favorite moments was watching Nathan when he opened up Woody and Buzz. It was like he couldn't believe it. He wouldn't touch them for a while. It took Mom and Dad playing with them before he was willing to hold them. And then they were inseparable. Nathan wanted to bring Woody everywhere with him. Nathan also got a new Thomas flashlight, Thomas books, a dinosaur, bath toys, and Lightning McQueen.
Little Miss Evy got her fair share too. Dollies, necklaces, books about babies, a cell phone, a puppy. Oh she loved everything. But her favorite was her ride on toy. Maybe it would be more correct to say it was both of the kids new favorite toy. Nathan loves that he can ride his bike and Evy can ride with him. He wants her to be right there with him and she squeals with delight. It's really so cute to see them riding together.
And I surprised Brad with a gift! Count that as my second or third time ever surprising Brad with a gift. He always figures out what his gift is before I can give it to him so I'm super excited I was able to surprise him again. It's a card game from Brad's childhood called The Children's Quiz. I have looked for years to find it with no luck. Well, I found a company that would custom print a deck for me. I had Janet bring the cards with her at Thanksgiving and I copied down all of the cards. Then I designed the cards and had them printed. Brad was so surprised and he actually thought it was a really cool gift.
Pretty much all of our Christmas was our new family room. New TV, new TV stand, refinished coffee table, new slipcover, and new pillows. It's so different and I love it. We'd had red and black for a very long time and it doesn't allow for many different design choices. Now everything is pretty neutral and I can change things up. And I love how bright it is now.
The rest of the break was spent watching Christmas movies, eating yummy holiday food including lots of French Pancakes, and playing with the kids. It was really nice to spend time at home and enjoy our Christmas as a family.
But actually celebrating Christmas was great. Brad took time off work and we spent time together. Everyone had colds so we just wanted to stay home and relax.
Christmas Eve we had our traditional Mexican for dinner, followed by watching the Nativity, making spritz cookies, and a few other Christmas shows. Then we read the Christmas story to the kids and it was time for bed. Once the kids were down it was time to get Christmas ready. There were no presents under a tree so we pulled them all out from their hiding spots. And stuffed the stockings. And wrapped a few more presents. And preassembled toys and put in batteries so everything would be ready to play with. There was a lot to get ready!
Once the kids were up on Christmas morning, we played "Joy to the World" and let the kids go down and see their presents. And there were a lot of presents. It took us hours to open them all. Nathan was just enjoying playing with each new toy. And we had to stop for some French pancakes for breakfast. It was Evy's first time eating French pancakes and she loved them!
One of my favorite moments was watching Nathan when he opened up Woody and Buzz. It was like he couldn't believe it. He wouldn't touch them for a while. It took Mom and Dad playing with them before he was willing to hold them. And then they were inseparable. Nathan wanted to bring Woody everywhere with him. Nathan also got a new Thomas flashlight, Thomas books, a dinosaur, bath toys, and Lightning McQueen.
Little Miss Evy got her fair share too. Dollies, necklaces, books about babies, a cell phone, a puppy. Oh she loved everything. But her favorite was her ride on toy. Maybe it would be more correct to say it was both of the kids new favorite toy. Nathan loves that he can ride his bike and Evy can ride with him. He wants her to be right there with him and she squeals with delight. It's really so cute to see them riding together.
And I surprised Brad with a gift! Count that as my second or third time ever surprising Brad with a gift. He always figures out what his gift is before I can give it to him so I'm super excited I was able to surprise him again. It's a card game from Brad's childhood called The Children's Quiz. I have looked for years to find it with no luck. Well, I found a company that would custom print a deck for me. I had Janet bring the cards with her at Thanksgiving and I copied down all of the cards. Then I designed the cards and had them printed. Brad was so surprised and he actually thought it was a really cool gift.
Pretty much all of our Christmas was our new family room. New TV, new TV stand, refinished coffee table, new slipcover, and new pillows. It's so different and I love it. We'd had red and black for a very long time and it doesn't allow for many different design choices. Now everything is pretty neutral and I can change things up. And I love how bright it is now.
The rest of the break was spent watching Christmas movies, eating yummy holiday food including lots of French Pancakes, and playing with the kids. It was really nice to spend time at home and enjoy our Christmas as a family.
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I love that you're keeping track of these memories. You'll be so glad you did! And there's nothing cuter than these little ones in their Christmas Jammie's!
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