On the 2nd we celebrated our 9th wedding anniversary with very little fanfare and a vow that next year's celebration will involve a plane and some place tropical. Kids may or may not be included. I did however treat myself to some new costume jewelry, a spray tan, a manicure and a blowout for the weekend's parties and felt absolutely fabulous.
On the 17th we celebrated Abby's 6th birthday. Despite a day of special activities at school and a trip to the aquarium and dinner with Mommy, Daddy and Claire, she insists her birthday is not over yet since her party will take place in January. The fact that my baby is now a sassy, independent six year old who is suddenly able to read and write is a topic worthy of an entire post of it's own that I may or may not get around to before this month long birthday of hers comes to an end.
Claire was in a preschool holiday show, which was just adorable. It was wonderful to see how much more confident she has become in just a few short months of school.
We got our first big snow storm, which was of course big excitement for the kids.
The two feet of snow and resulting snow day were not so exciting for me, but all the same I did manage to get all my photography orders out, get my own Christmas cards out, buy presents for everyone from the milkman to the preschool student teacher and get all the food prepared for the big day.
And finally, Christmas. After the pain staking advent calendar count down and the daily search for Elfie, the big day finally arrived. I would say Abby was more excited this Christmas than she has ever been. Santa and letters to Santa were very serious business this year. There is no question in my mind that she believes 100%. In the end, the big guy came through with the things both girls wanted most- a Nintendo DS and a gooey ball for Abby and a trampoline and lots of lip balm for Claire.
We enjoyed a wonderful day with family and are currently living in the aftermath of new toys and left over food.
This week will bring several more get togethers with family and friends, my birthday (35, eek!) and New Years Eve plans that include lots of Chinese food, good wine, good friends and six kids with party horns and confetti.
Until next year!
