Their shirts read "Huntin' for Santa." He He.
* The lady behind you at the Target line offers to let you check out in front of her because your 22-month-old daughter is lying down throwing a screaming fit in the back of the cart where you put her because you were afraid if she continued to pitch sitting in the seat she'd fall out. She's throwing a fit because you have to find the last three Christmas spatulas for those three perfect gifts and you have to do it before you pick up your older child from pre-school because one screaming child is still better than one screaming child and one overstimulated preschooler with too much energy in his system.
* You decide to cuddle up on the couch with your two children after dinner and watch The Polar Express for the 942,183rd time because you are too overwhelmed with the sheer volume of things that need to be done in the next few days and you are just too tired to get them done. Then you feel guilty and stay up till midnight working on said projects because it's quiet and the children are nestled all snug in their beds.
* You spend all day baking cookies and other said goodies and by the time dinner rolls around you are so sick of the kitchen that you serve Spaghetti-O's for dinner. Actually, Annie's Certified Organic Homegrown BernieO's...makes you feel better, right?
* You wonder why the "season of running errands" falls during the winter months necessitating coats and hats and gloves and sweaters...as if there weren't already enough "stuff" to deal with.
* You wonder why this is your favorite time of year. And then you remember the two precious children you been blessed to care for and that this is the only year they will be almost two and five. Everyday is full of wonder and innocence and faith. You remember that the reason you have so many gifts to buy and wrap and make and so many places to go is because you have so many people to love and so many people that love you. You remember that the only reason we even have this holiday and these blessings is because Our Father loved us so much...so much more than we can imagine or deserve.
Merry Christmas!
5 comments:
Sweet ones! I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE Hunting for Santa...Where did you get those? I need those for next year! I also love Phoebe's dress!
We are enjoying Phoebe's dresses from last year...they are so fun!
I understand about the baking so much that you are too tired to make dinner...I have not been a good wife this week on dinner due to the amount of baking that has been happening! Can't wait to see you this weekend! :)
Very cute pics of the kiddos!
I agree with the feeling of Xmas...so much to do and so little time but I love it all!!!
Can't wait to see them again!
Love you!
I wonder if those kids could be cuter? Good blog, Jordan.
XXXnena (mom)XXX
Jordan, I seriously think your children are two of the cutest things on earth! And wonderful job with all the sewing! I am amazed/envious :) at how great your projects turn out!
THAT IS ADORABLE, as are the overalls!!! You're too cute Jordan!!!
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