Don't you just love the Christmas season? We kicked it off on Saturday by shopping for Christmas dresses, going to the Nutcracker ( a long-standing Christmas tradition with my mom and sisters) and then watching Abby and Phoebe on their opening night in Scrooge--a Christmas Carol. It was quite the marathon day.
On Sunday we sat down as a family to talk about the fun things we wanted to do this month. We had lots of ideas, and we can't wait to do it ALL...we also drew names within our family. After much excitement, and explaining, and discussion, (Will: I'm going to use my own money. I have 317 dollars. Lucy: Will, I want stuff for my rose petal cottage. etc...etc...) Phoebe wrote the names down, Lucy cut them apart and Will got a box to draw out of. Abby drew first, and then promptly said "can I trade? I want to pick again..." (Phoebe let her know that was RUDE) Lucy was next...you should have seen her scowl after she saw who she drew. THEN we had to have a vote to decide whether we should keep it a secret or not. We will be keeping it a secret from each other. 4 to 2. Abby was one of the 4, but after I announced the results, she said "Wait, what was the vote?" She wanted to change hers. Will then said "Abby, what do you want for Christmas?" Lucy said (with that scowl still on her face) "I want to pick again. Dad is NOT fun to get anything for. There is nothing fun for grownups..."
Ahhh....the fun has just begun...
