The littles are nestled all snug in the beds, while sweet memories of Christmas dance in their heads. And while I didn’t manage to squeeze in a long winter nap, I’d say everything else about our day was just about perfect. Honey’s mama came over at the crack of dawn to join Mother, Daddy-O and… Read More
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
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
Earlier this week the littles donned their holiday finery and we trotted off to Phipps for a visit with the South’s most renowned Santa. It’s amazing how far we’ve come in the last seven years… you know, from lists hastily scrawled by mommy and cheeks wet with tears to lists topped with “my two front… Read More