I have two sons, A and Z. A used to refer to his teddy bears as Tebby Dares and I still think it's the cutest thing. I hope you enjoy reading about my boys and the things they do and say.
There's a growing trend in my household that my children must be without foot coverings for at least 50% of the day. I've actually been trying to convince them to do pajama days so that I know that their feet will be covered since they only wear footie pajamas this time of year. Often, if A has determined that it's barefoot time, he'll hold Z down and tug off his slippers and socks. However, there are many days like the one below where Z has managed to come up with his own style with one naked foot, and one fully dressed one.
My brother wisely suggested that I drop this from my list of battle-worthy issues. Now that I suffer these cold feet with sighs of discontent rather than time outs and speeches, life at my house has mellowed a bit.
Other things worth mentioning: - Z has begun brushing his teeth and really seems to enjoy it. He gets to brush them every night with his brother. That's what happens when you've got 4 of your molars in. - I found a Reading Readiness Tool online, and A took the test on Sunday and did exceeding well with a 15 correct out of 20. So, we're in the home stretch for truly starting to read. - Last Friday we had our first date night where the kids were babysat by a neighbor teen and her friend. It went very well, and Z apparently quit crying within minutes of us leaving. Mommy sighs a big sigh of relief with that one. Guess he's not that much of a momma's boy after all.
For our first December where A actually understands that it's something special, I've been working to make it memorable, but not overwhelming.
First, we're doing a bit of giving and getting everyday. Each day he helps me with something - cleaning the floors, making holiday cards, making dinner, etc. - and he gets something in return - a new book or toy, or a recorded holiday program on TV to watch. After a week of this, I think he's getting the hang of it. Of course, he's also managed to get a cold, so that's diminishing his holiday spirit a bit.
Second, we're not doing the whole Santa thing, but we are still reading stories about Christmas, Santa and baby Jesus. This hasn't lead to too many questions yet, but I'm sure it will over time.
Finally, we're getting ready for snow! We're supposed to get some over the next day or two, and I think that will put the cherry on it all.
Baking sugar cookies with Grandpa.
Christmas morning before opening presents.
Playing with Tag Junior reading system.
Playing with stacking/nesting blocks.
Playing with Daddy.
Daddy being home was the best present.
White Christmas.
Happy boy playing in Mommy's slippers.
