After shoveling out the snow Saturday morning, I had the girls dress up because I was sure we would get a couple of great chances for our holiday card with the festive events on our Saturday schedule.
Our first event was Breakfast with Santa at a neighborhood establisment. We met up with some great friends and enjoyed visiting and sharing a good meal before Santa got there. Lots of fun, great company and a Santa that didn't smile. He did listen to what the girls wanted. Elizabeth asked for a Wii and Ella asked for a DS. Wish Santa had put a secret in their ears that smaller priced gifts would be better. :-)
From there the girls and I went to see a play at Stages Theatre. It was Junie B Jones Holiday show. Elizabeth liked it. Ella was unhappy the whole show and I could not wait to get her out of there. We even got a couple Shhhhh when Ella was more vocal in her unhappiness. The best part was getting to see our friends Elizabeth and Taylan. We got to visit with them after the show and wait in line together to get autographs. The girls got to write letters to Santa as well but Ella would not pose for any pictures.
We went home and I was exhausted. Early night for us.
Today we met Dad for church and we were having a great visit after and the girls were behaving. Then one girl touched/looked/breathed/ whatever wrong to the other and we had to beat a hasty retreat. Mean mom made the girls clean the basement play area and after lunch they were sent to their rooms for quiet time. I was able to clean up and even relax before I let Elizabeth come down. She had her homework done and just wanted to cuddle. Ella finally let go and was napping in her room. When she woke we had a way better afternoon all around. We all were in better frames of mind and then the fun really started.
With great helpers we got the tree up and decorated and all the festive music and giggles and smiles were well worth the earlier frustrations. It taught me to live in the moment and let the memories create themselves instead of pushing them along.
I should have asked Santa for help with the presents. :-)
Elizabeth was doing a great job writing her letter to Santa.
My lovely angels. We have deocorations in interesting places in the house and I love it.
What a beauty.
Doesn't Elizabeth make that garland look wonderful?
4 comments:
As a mom of 5, I have learned not to have too many expectations but sometimes it is hard not to! Sounds like you did a great job of appreciating the time with your beautiful girls and not getting hung up on your expectations:)
Joan, we saw Junie B last weekend, and Rose was restless the whole time, fidgety, talking, complaining, etc. I was exasperated! And then a meltdown in the car when she realized she didn't get autographs. Not the kind of outing I had in mind either, have to keep reminding myself she is only 7.
I think that picture of the girls talking to santa would be a good christmas card. Might not be what you had in mind, but cute none the less!
Oh they are too sweet!
I'm with you - the days are long, but the years are short. Rarely do my expectations meet reality, but I like to think God's got it in hand...
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