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...
7 comments:
Hilarious! I would think Brandon would be the easiest and the most sought after person in the fam - he would be nice about anything he got!
Hey - who does Cam have this year?
Love the story, kids are so funny! Travis and I are going to the Nutcracker on Saturday. I am SO excited because I have never been! I have missed your blogging!
Paige, we didn't draw with the cousins this year. It was voted out...What would you have voted for?
That is a very funny conversation! Kids are so opinionated on the funniest things! Love it!
Have fun keeping the peace - you've got to love all the emotions kids bring to the holidays.
I'm interested in all the fun ideas of things you're going to do this month. And will you let me know what weekends your kids have the star role in Scrooge. I'd really like to go see them.
Love it! I felt like I was there. I love that you have that memory written down. When your kids are all grown, you should write a book of memoirs. Mothers would eat it up!
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