Christmas Season Begins!!

Yesterday we had a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner at Dan's parents. The boys then got to stay at grandpa and grandma's with other cousins for a sleepover so their parents could officially kick of the Christmas Season at 5am this morning. Since Dan had to work yesterday we decided to hit the "big" sales. I have NEVER gotten up early before for "Black Friday". We didn't have any targeted items or mission we were on, but just figured we would check out. In a semi-conscious state we did this until about 7:40 am and then got coffee. As the caffeine kicked in we gained the state of consciousness we should have had at 5, we hit our second group of stores. Keeping in mind that we really didn't havea goal and that I "sale" shop year round, we only made 1 purchase!! A bottle of antifreeze!! Now how exciting is that?

This afternoon Dan got the Christmas lights on the house going and as if Elton knew what we were kicking off, he picked "Polar Express" to watch. This was Caleb's favorite Christmas movie last year. Dan is bringing the Christmas tree up right now and we are preparing to decorate as Caleb just got up from his nap!!

My Little Indian.....And Why He Still Needs A Nap!!

Here is Caleb in his school colors and school shirt. When I picked him up today, he had his Indian headress and face paint on that his teacher created. They have been learning about Indians and pilgrims this month. They even had a teepee (not sure if I spelled that right) set up in their class room. They have made dreamcatchers, turkeys, indians and other great crafts this month and are also learning their songs for their Christmas concert.

Even though he thinks he does not need a nap anymore, he still does. Yes he is 4, but I have a hard time believing parents who say their kids don't need one younger than this because my boys need their nap. I thought he might outgrow it as he transitioned into preschool, but let me tell you that if he doesn't have one he is atrocious (or maybe I should say a little indian) to be around, or like the picture above, he passes out right before supper. The picture of him asleep on the couch was only about 5 minutes after his picture awake. We have eaten supper and he is still sleeping with Dan in their watching his show. I think he has an independent streak in him like his mom, but mom still know best!!

Sacrifice......

At the tender age of just 20 months, Elton has decided to show his understanding of sacrifice...... by giving up his daily vitamin to Bingo!! He has been told how his vitamin is to keep him healthy and thus he has decided that helping keep Bingo healthy is more important. Thus this morning he tenderly placed his vitamin in Bingo's mouth and Bingo willingly received. It couldn't be that he doesn't like vitamins right?

Out Of The Mouth Of A 4 Year Old

It seems like I have been classified as a "fusspot". At dinner the other night when telling Caleb he needed to sit up and eat dinner, he looked at me and said "Mom, stop being a fusspot". I have not heard anyone using or calling me fusspot, so I had to ask where he got it from. I should have known - Percy (a little green train who is known to be a little cheeky) says that in one of his "Thomas The Train" movies. It happened again today when we were in the mall and I told him to sit up in the stroller and behave - "Mom stop being a fusspot".

He has also taken to saying "Lets not talk about that" when I ask him too may questions about his day or things he doesn't want to discuss.