We kicked off Christmas Eve with a trip to Krispy Kreme for hot glazed doughnuts! The littles were enthralled with the animals at the living nativity before mass – especially the pregnant camel. Mass was gorgeous and joyous and a bit chaotic with the baby’s THREE trips to the potty. Alas, we didn’t want a… Read More
Cousin Jay was a doll to invite his “best friend Cookie” and John over for an afternoon of gingerbread house decorating and lunch! The breakfast room’s candy themed decorations were perfect for the affair and of course Sister had the table smartly appointed with all sorts of confections for our decorating (and eating) pleasure. Each… Read More
At the meeting I had with the PCP’s teacher to discuss holiday party planning back in November, I came armed with an Oriental Trading catalog thoughtfully earmarked with a few fun crafts I hoped to order and call it a day. She, on the other hand, came armed with the seemingly crazy idea to have… Read More
Honey and I went to a holiday supper with great friends last week. I texted him early in the day and said “tonight is dress up”, clearly meaning for him to don some slacks and a pressed shirt. Yet, this is what I walked out the door with. The baby managed to squeeze in one… Read More
I sent the PCP to school with a treat for his teacher and a handwritten note recognizing that coming to school and caring for her room full of first graders this week was probably just as hard as it was for us to send him off to school each day. The gift bag was simple,… Read More
We are so grateful for the PSR (parish school of religion) teachers that pour into our children each and every week. The baby’s teacher this year is really nothing short of amazing. She coordinated her group of three year olds in a Christmas Pageant after Sunday’s mass. Our little donkey was so busy posing and… Read More
I’ve dusted off these oldies but goodies for your printing and partying pleasure this winter. I’m coordinating the PCP’s class holiday party this week (oy vey) and, assuming the baby is willing to be my helper today, will be taking both as party favors. Frosty the S’more Man Download the bag tags for FREE here… Read More