We'll start with both boy's Christmas programs.
Adam was a shepherd. We felt honored that he was one of only two kids in his entire class who were asked to be part of the main nativity scene. He did awesome. He had to sit up there and be still and quiet for I'd say 45 mins or so. He looked so handsome. His program was awesome this year. It was called "teach the children". It was about Santa telling everyone to teach the children the real reason for Christmas which is something I think most all of us can benefit from hearing each year.
The preschool has their own separate Christmas program. Tyler was the narrator. This is a BIG part. He tells the entire story while the rest of the kids do the acting. A few other kids have 2 or 3 lines, the rest was all Tyler talking in a microphone in front of a crowd. I will be very honest I was shocked that they picked him to do this, he is rather shy at school. I didn't really know for sure whether or not he would do it...but he did! and he did AWESOME. He was hilarious to watch. He had an x that he was supposed to stay on and he stayed there and would wiggle and squirm...but stayed on that x. He was so proud of himself afterwards...and of course so were we! It was very entertaining to watch. Some kids played on the floor, one kid took off his shoes, on girl kept running to her mom in the audience. It was great. There is something about watching preschoolers act out the nativity story that is so heartwarming.
Grace finally has her big girl bed. An upgrade from a toddler bed. This bed was given to us by Justin's parents, it was his sister's old bed. We painted it white and it turned out beautifully. Every one of my children, except Max of course ruined nice clothing by getting paint on themselves while coming out to "just watch mommy or daddy paint". GRRR. I had a very fun time picking out Grace's bedding. I think it all came together very well. Does she sleep better? not really. Does she go to bed better? not really. Oh well! :)
Max turned 6 months old! Ahhh, where did 6 months go? He had his check up today and weighs in at 17lbs 13oz (50%) and is 27 1/2 inches long (80%). He has one tooth in and one on the way. He is sitting up, crawl/lunging for toys, and starting solid foods. He sleeps pretty well for the most part. He is in the grabby stage where he wants everything he can't have. He will grab your face, lip, ear,hair, cheek or whatever he can get his hands on. He loves attention from his siblings. He has a decent case of stranger anxiety and so there are a few people who just scare him for some reason. He also has also found his toes and loves to play/suck on them. It is adorable! He is very sweet and lovable and a wonderful addition to our family.
We went and saw Santa on Sunday. That was great! We have gone to see the same Santa every year since we moved here. He spends about 10 mins with us talking with the kids. It is always memorable. I especially love the part where he tells them to "take good care of mom and don't break dad!" he says that every year. too funny. He must know how rough little boys play! :)
Time to get baking/candy making! Christmas is just around the corner. I think my favorite part is the anticipation and the shopping, wrapping, baking...oh and the decorations, music, food...okay okay okay I love it all! :)
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