Since I started working, things like blogging have taken a back seat. I think we are all finally adjusted to me working , Owen in Kindergarten full time and Claire in third grade....which is more challenging for her.
We had a great Christmas. Santa has replaced the big plastic toys like play kitchens and little people farms with more practical gifts like blankets for movie watching, jammies, books, family games and other cool things.
I had the week off at Christmas, the school I work for closes. So that was fun.
Steve took a few days off but is saving his days for SUMMER!
On a side note, Steve's labs are good, he feels good. We have the occasional adjustment of medicine, which sometimes complicates things. But his overall kidney function is good.
My only wish is health for the upcoming year. What more do we need?
Decorating the tree
Christmas Eve Jammies
New Blankets for movie time!
Buddy The Elf. He moved the whole month and the kids looked forward to finding him every morning. His last resting spot, Christmas Eve, was in our tree. He's still there until we pack him away, and he is taken out again next year.
Christmas morning, noticed it's STILL DARK OUT!!! Claire is taking it all in, and realizing he DID come!
Owen checking out the stockings!
Looking at all the packages.
Owen got a santa hat, he put it on his list!
Claire asked for a gumball machine for THREE years and finally got one!
"Brother for Sale" Shirt
Dad in his new Pat's Hat!
Gramp in Owen's undies hat.
Looking at it all! Trying it all out!
Stud!
Reading Claire's "Choose your Own Adventure Book".
Owen and I hanging out.
