Saturday, December 27, 2003
Christmas
I love Christmas, I do. I tend to like Hallowe'en better, but I think maybe that's because there's less hype, less stress, and a chance to be goofy. :)
Christmas went relatively well this year. I won't lie and say it was stress-free, though that's my goal. Next year I've got to get on board the FlyLady Cruisin' through the holidays missions. But, all-in-all, I'm satisfied.
Had the kid's picture taken with Santa again this year. Really not thrilled with it. DS has a weird smirk on his face, and DD looks scared. Given another 30 seconds, it would have been fine, but I guess you must keep the production line moving. :/ Oh well...
We had the in-laws over for supper Christmas Eve, then we all went to the Christmas Eve service at my church. Back to our place for presents and dessert. After they left, it was time to wrap the kids' and DH's presents. Yes, I managed to get it done, with help from DH. And this year I *tried* to have it done before Christmas Eve, but it just didn't happen...
Santa was very good to me this year. Which just proves that the old fart needs new glasses. LOL. The best presents? A new crockpot, a rice cooker, and a new video camera. And just for the record, it's all stuff I had on my wish list. It's okay to get kitchen appliances when that's what you ask for. :) Oh, and I got a bathroom scale. It's actually pretty cool. It takes your height and gender and age, then when you step on it, it tells you your weight and % body fat. I'm not telling what numbers it gave me, 'cause it's rather embarassing. Needless to say, they need to be fixed.
DS *loved* his toy from Santa. It's a good thing Santa found it, 'cause Mommy couldn't find it anywhere. (And I looked!) Good ol' eagle-eyes. Every present DS got was, "just what I always wanted." Even if he hadn't asked for it. :)
DD liked her presents, but at 8.5 months, she's just as fascinated with the wrapping as the gifts. DS didn't mind, he got to unwrap twice as many presents this way.
Christmas dinner was held at DSis's house, though Mum still provided the turkey.
I hope all my readers had a safe and festive holiday of their choosing. And if I don't post between now and New Year's, have a safe and happy New Year. And pleasepleaseplease, don't drink and drive...
Smoochies!
Christmas went relatively well this year. I won't lie and say it was stress-free, though that's my goal. Next year I've got to get on board the FlyLady Cruisin' through the holidays missions. But, all-in-all, I'm satisfied.
Had the kid's picture taken with Santa again this year. Really not thrilled with it. DS has a weird smirk on his face, and DD looks scared. Given another 30 seconds, it would have been fine, but I guess you must keep the production line moving. :/ Oh well...
We had the in-laws over for supper Christmas Eve, then we all went to the Christmas Eve service at my church. Back to our place for presents and dessert. After they left, it was time to wrap the kids' and DH's presents. Yes, I managed to get it done, with help from DH. And this year I *tried* to have it done before Christmas Eve, but it just didn't happen...
Santa was very good to me this year. Which just proves that the old fart needs new glasses. LOL. The best presents? A new crockpot, a rice cooker, and a new video camera. And just for the record, it's all stuff I had on my wish list. It's okay to get kitchen appliances when that's what you ask for. :) Oh, and I got a bathroom scale. It's actually pretty cool. It takes your height and gender and age, then when you step on it, it tells you your weight and % body fat. I'm not telling what numbers it gave me, 'cause it's rather embarassing. Needless to say, they need to be fixed.
DS *loved* his toy from Santa. It's a good thing Santa found it, 'cause Mommy couldn't find it anywhere. (And I looked!) Good ol' eagle-eyes. Every present DS got was, "just what I always wanted." Even if he hadn't asked for it. :)
DD liked her presents, but at 8.5 months, she's just as fascinated with the wrapping as the gifts. DS didn't mind, he got to unwrap twice as many presents this way.
Christmas dinner was held at DSis's house, though Mum still provided the turkey.
I hope all my readers had a safe and festive holiday of their choosing. And if I don't post between now and New Year's, have a safe and happy New Year. And pleasepleaseplease, don't drink and drive...
Smoochies!
# posted by SilverFlame @ 12:48 p.m. 
