BBJ, it's nice that you're still able to open presents as a family, I think that means something to the kids. Xmas Eve alone will be weird but you can always go to church, lots of company there...and it's free!
Yes, Wii, I am definitely going to church. Our service is not till 10 pm but that is fine because the weather is supposed to be deteriorating for the next 12-18 hours anyway! I had live Nativity on Tuesday and youth group last night. I almost wish there was something at church every night because I always feel so welcome and comfortable there...
Mixed bag today....all day of nothing but decluttering and organizing. I put a couple months of checking into Quicken so I am up to November. I love being ready by tax time... Did a couple loads of laundry and filed a bunch of papers, kids' school work in their 'keepsafe' boxes. Caught up on my DVR and watched Couple's Retreat.
I was doing ok till it was bedtime. The kids called at 8:45 to say goodnight and they were so excited! I was happy but I was sad bc I wasn't there... I am going over at seven with monkey bread so we can do our Christmas morning and open presents.
I was leaving for church and Dan texted me two pictures of the kids in their Christmas jammies, one clutching their empty stockings in anticipation and one standing in front of their Christmas tree. It made me smile and cry at the same time.
Then I went to church and I was emotional because I was the only person sitting in my pew. So many families there, and then there was me. But hey our Pastor is only 28, he has no kids or wife and his family lives hours away. So if he can handle it, so can I!
Oh and HG texted me too as I was leaving for church. Wanted to know how my day was going and when I got my kids back. It was nice to hear from him.
About to go take a nap with Sydney and her new American Girl. Just finished installing Nathan's new Lego game so he can play it while we are napping! Had a wonderful morning...went over to Dan's house and the kids got up and found their Santa presents. Then we opened gifts together and then came back home....so far a wonderful morning!
Well have not posted bc I am not sure what is 'worth' posting anymore...
Dan has been texting a lot. Six times yesterday alone. He texted to ask if Nathan was feeling better (he had been sick on Monday) and I told him yes, two boy cousins were over for a play date in fact. Then he replied back saying how he bet they would have a full-on Star Wars battle, etc etc.
Then a few hours later he texted again to ask how Nathan was and then another one "Tell him thanks for sharing"...so I guess that is his way of telling me he was sick. Don't know why he feels the need to text so much when he has a girlfriend he could be texting instead.
Anyway it has been a great week at home with the kids. Yesterday the boys came over and played with Nathan and Sydney. Last night we camped out on the floor in the living room again (the boys went home so it was just the kids and I). Tomorrow we will hang out and then Friday Sydney gets to have a friend come over during the day. Then Friday night we will hang out just the 3 of us to ring in the New Year.
