Today we made a last minute decision to see Santa at the local firehouse. Someone was super excited and sang the whole way there. But when confronted by the enormity of Santa, the little guy had second thoughts. So in went Mama. It was the best of all worlds. Santa and a fire house. Lately, …
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We have another peanut butter lover in the family
When the little guy first visited CHOP, the doctor said wait until he’s three years old to try peanut butter. So, we tried for the first time a few weeks ago. These days it seems like a lot of kids are allergic to nuts….not this boy. To say he has fallen in love with peanut …
The Long Goodbye
This morning the in laws headed back to Ohio. House has been a little quiet. The little guy had lots of fun being catered too. There were plenty of belly laughs and books to read. And bubble baths made by a special someone. The time went fast… I’m not going to lie, it’s also been …
Thanksgiving Fun
This year we mixed it up a bit with dinner. The adults had fun role playing different characters. There was the child sitting on Santa’s lap telling him ALL of the gifts that he wanted. An elf helping Santa. And Scrooge waiting on the next ghost.
Thanksgiving Prep
You know what’s great about this family. They all pitched in a hand to help. So, dinner prep was a breezy.
Tree Trimmings
While Grandma and Mommy worked on dinner, the boys made the house merry. Uncle Dick, Uncle Larry, Grandpa, Cameron and the little guy worked the tree. While Daddy worked the outside lights. Did you see the awesome train? Well, Grandpa, Uncle Dick, and Mommy braved the pouring rain to find one. And find one we …
Prepping the House
Elf on the Shelf
So last night, after a wonderful Thanksgiving Dinner, at Great Grandmom, we arrived back home with a little surprise. An Elf from Santa appeared on the little guy’s fire truck. And someone was super excited. Mommy, Santa was here?!? The Elf’s name, according to the little guy, is Chickie. And this morning, Chickie was found …
Week in Rewind: Nov 22
It was one of those quick weeks for us. But as we unwind to the weekend, it’s time to leap into Thanksgiving prep. So last night the little guy and I headed to the grocery store. And someone insisted on the police car cart. You know the one with the cool decals but much more …