Christmas recap: Here are a few of the things we did and the boys experienced over Christmas. I would say it was a huge success. Santa did good. But, boy am I glad it's all over!!
(you will have to click on any picture you actually want to see, since I made all the pictures too small by accident!)
Letters to Santa and vice versa:
We used a family home evening night to do our letters to santa with the boys. Since they are too young to do their own letter, I made one up and gave them both space to list 3 things they really wanted. Landon started coming up with the most random things "a red shirt with a nike swish on the front", "the monkey from kung fu panda movie"..., so we let him pick one random thing and then had to start "guiding" his list, so that Santa didn't have to do any last minute revisions. They both got 2 things off the list and then Santa left them both a letter. I always got a letter from Santa, and I still remember how fun it was to read. So I will contiue that tradition with my boys.
Letters to Santa and vice versa:
We used a family home evening night to do our letters to santa with the boys. Since they are too young to do their own letter, I made one up and gave them both space to list 3 things they really wanted. Landon started coming up with the most random things "a red shirt with a nike swish on the front", "the monkey from kung fu panda movie"..., so we let him pick one random thing and then had to start "guiding" his list, so that Santa didn't have to do any last minute revisions. They both got 2 things off the list and then Santa left them both a letter. I always got a letter from Santa, and I still remember how fun it was to read. So I will contiue that tradition with my boys.
Christmas Eve Jammies:
One thing we did growing up in my home was new pj's on Christmas Eve. Steve and I have always done this for each other and now for the whole family. The boys think it is fun and we all get started on the present opening early! The boys loved their motorcycle jammies, and Steve got me the best Juicy jammies ever and new slippers. He got some new black pj's and slippers as well. I will say that Christmas is the one time that I try not to get what I call the "ugly jammies" for the boys. No superheros, no velcro capes, just cute pj's.
Treats for Santa:
We were supposed to make cookies for Santa, but at 10pm, we had nothing to leave him. No oreos in the pantry, no Christmas treats we could reuse, so my quick and easy white chocolate/candy cane marshmallows were the best option. It still took a while, but Santa loved them.
The Notorius Blankets:
One thing Steve really wanted to do for the boys this year was make them their own blankets. For washing sake, I don't let them pull up their comforters because the washing is way too hard for those occasional accidents. Landon had swiped the blanket I made Steve about 4 years ago, so we decided to make them ones they would love. I despise the superhero fabrics, but Landon LOVES his batman/spiderman blanket. As he should, I was up until 2am finishing it, since againt my better judgement I waited for Steve to "help". Cohen loves his because it matches his room and the white fabric is the same as his barefoot dream "blankets" that he has to sleep with. Neither one will go to sleep without them now, so for the long hours, difficult fabric, and sleepless night, it was worth it. I wasn't super happy with how Landons' turned out, it just isn't how I envisioned it, but because he loves it so much, I haven't thought about it since.
One thing Steve really wanted to do for the boys this year was make them their own blankets. For washing sake, I don't let them pull up their comforters because the washing is way too hard for those occasional accidents. Landon had swiped the blanket I made Steve about 4 years ago, so we decided to make them ones they would love. I despise the superhero fabrics, but Landon LOVES his batman/spiderman blanket. As he should, I was up until 2am finishing it, since againt my better judgement I waited for Steve to "help". Cohen loves his because it matches his room and the white fabric is the same as his barefoot dream "blankets" that he has to sleep with. Neither one will go to sleep without them now, so for the long hours, difficult fabric, and sleepless night, it was worth it. I wasn't super happy with how Landons' turned out, it just isn't how I envisioned it, but because he loves it so much, I haven't thought about it since.
Christmas morning:
Landon was up long before Cohen on Christmas morning. The mean parents that we are, let Landon go look at what things looked like and if Santa really came, but then we made him stay in our bed for almost a whole extra hour until brother woke up. We wanted them to experience the excitement together and we there was no way he was waking Cohen up (after they didn't get to bed until almost 11pm!). Landon could hardly contain himself, but he was so good. I think next year I am going to start the tradition of letting them have a "camp out" in one room. How fun would that be for them to be able to be in the same bed and talk about all the things they are thinking. I also think this will be a good bonding thing for all of them over the years.
Landon was up long before Cohen on Christmas morning. The mean parents that we are, let Landon go look at what things looked like and if Santa really came, but then we made him stay in our bed for almost a whole extra hour until brother woke up. We wanted them to experience the excitement together and we there was no way he was waking Cohen up (after they didn't get to bed until almost 11pm!). Landon could hardly contain himself, but he was so good. I think next year I am going to start the tradition of letting them have a "camp out" in one room. How fun would that be for them to be able to be in the same bed and talk about all the things they are thinking. I also think this will be a good bonding thing for all of them over the years.
The Bike:
Cohen got the bike he wanted. That was the first thing he went to on Chirstmas morning. It only took 2 days of having a bike in the house to get him to FINALLY be able to ride a bike. I have been begging Steve to get him a tricycle that he could keep in the house, so that he could finally figure it out, since that is what we did with Landon, but he wouldn't go for it. We setteled on a regular bike that will definatly be outside as soon as it is warm. He rides it all day long every day since he figured it out. Too cute!
Cohen got the bike he wanted. That was the first thing he went to on Chirstmas morning. It only took 2 days of having a bike in the house to get him to FINALLY be able to ride a bike. I have been begging Steve to get him a tricycle that he could keep in the house, so that he could finally figure it out, since that is what we did with Landon, but he wouldn't go for it. We setteled on a regular bike that will definatly be outside as soon as it is warm. He rides it all day long every day since he figured it out. Too cute!
Spiderman gear/roller skates:
Landon is obsessed with superheros. He changed into all his new spiderman gear (socks, new jammies/underwear/ gloves) as soon as he took it out of the stocking. So fun! Steve thought they would love roller skates. I thought they sounded like a lot of work for me. Landon had to get them on as soon as he saw them, and long story short, after 5 minutes with daddy he has never put them on again. We will be taking those back to the store. Sorry daddy!
Landon is obsessed with superheros. He changed into all his new spiderman gear (socks, new jammies/underwear/ gloves) as soon as he took it out of the stocking. So fun! Steve thought they would love roller skates. I thought they sounded like a lot of work for me. Landon had to get them on as soon as he saw them, and long story short, after 5 minutes with daddy he has never put them on again. We will be taking those back to the store. Sorry daddy!
The excitement:
These boys had so much fun on Christmas day. We always open one gift at a time. We go around in a circle and let everyone take a turn. That way everyone can see what was given, we can try it out, thank the gift giver and just enjoy the day. This annoys my parents to the Nth degree, but we made them suffer through it. I love how appreciative the boys are of every thing they get!
Cooking with Papa:
While my parents were here, I had asked my dad to think of some things that he could do with the boys. One thing I always remember doing is cooking with my dad. Christmas Eve we had cheese fondue and so my dad asked Landon if he wanted to help. It was so cute. The things that us moms would NEVER let our children do, my dad patiently helped him do. He peeled onions, chopped onions, stirred stuff over the hot stove, but with my dad by his side I was totally comfortable. Well, then my dad caught a wrapper on fire, decided to pat it out with his bare hand and got severe burns on the palm of his hand and several of his fingers. All while my five year old stood watching with HUGE eyes. Oh dad! How do I love you!
The big bellied LaDy!
So this is a terrible picture of me, but it shows my big belly. I think the way I am leaning back, my belly looks bigger than it really is, but here I am in all my glory! 3 months to go!!
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Looks like you had a great Christmas! Cute pictures!
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