- Sat, Dec 18, 2010 /
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Twas a week before christmas, and all through the house, everyone was bouncing, even the mouse. The stockings were hung by the chimney with care, with kiddies asking how Stanta will come down from there.
Gabrielle & Matthew crying out from their beds, and us saying shh..lay down your sweet heads. And Joey in his boxers and me in my cap, trying to figure out how to get the kids down to nap.
When out on the lawn there arose such a clatter, I sprang from my bed to see what was the matter. I flew like a flash and stubbed my toe on a toy and had a small gash.
ok...that's where my creativity ends!
As you can well imagine the kiddies are excited. They are soaking up all the xmas energy around them and just when you get them settled, seem to have more in reserve.
The decorations are up and I'm pleased to report, very few have fallen down and most are still in the same spot. Matthew is behaving himself, more than I would ever have imagined. Now Gabrielle on the other hand has her mits on everything and has lots of questions - why why why why why?????
This is the first year that Santa is known without any fear so it should be exciting Christmas morning. We're headed out to visit Santa's workshop. Let's hope Matthew's squeal at seeing the horses doesn't scare them away.
As for development milestones: Matthew is almost "running" around the house. He doesn't want to play with you, you just sort of have to walk around and be his shadow (speaking of shadows, check out the funny video) His teeth are unbearable and is turning him from this lazy-dazy dude to this old man grump. I don't blame him when he gets them in 4's instead of 2's. He's working on his incisors now and and like his molars before them - all 4 are coming in sync. He's getting bigger and strong and I need to get him to his 16 month check up before the end of this month. It will be interesting to see what four months has brought us.
He hates his boots and socks on in the car and loves this new game of removing them. Kind of cold when it's -15 outside and he has them off before the car warms up. He's loving his one on one care with Ms. Laura and will miss her terribly when he goes to big boy school in January.
Gabrielle is looking forward to having him back with her. Dropping off two kids with boots and snowpants and all the other gear they come with these days has Joey trying to convince me to do drop off and he can do pickup. We'll see about that one. It makes sense, but really don't want to...(can you see me stomping my feet in trantrum mode :-))
She had her first school christmas play. Check out the video. For a little girl who loves to sing as much as she does, watch what happens when a three year old finds a piece of string. :-)
Gabrielle is getting bigger and full of questions. She's keeping us on our toes and honest too. Lots of socializing and friendships galour, her last report card showcases she might need to do a little less of this and a bit more independant work (sound familiar Nanny Curnew?)
Enjoy the pictures. We're sorry we've been behind. We want to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas filled with lots of friends, family and love. Merry Christmas everyone, we love you!