One thing I really want to do with my kids is celebrate the Advent season. Beyond just a countdown with the chocolate, because we’ve been doing that since Simon’s first Christmas at 5 months old. A friend recommended the Jesse Tree for advent. Simon is a little young, but he Continue Reading
a little family Christmasing
Because we didn’t want to cart a bunch of presents to Indiana only to bring them all back we opened family presents early. At first we were going to do it the night before we left, but what’s the fun in getting a new toy only to be told you Continue Reading
Santaland 2014 edition
As we do every year we went to Macy’s to see who I consider the “real” Santa. Simon is an old pro, this being his fourth! visit. It was funny though how he was so excited in the line, posing and looking and talking about Santa. Then when it was Continue Reading
10 months on the 10th or Brothers!
#microblogmondays – managing expectations
I adore Christmas and the magic that comes with the holidays. Our tree is trimmed, all the decorations set up, cards are sent, and I have a list of Holiday things we like to do (e.g., ice skating, visiting Macy’s to see Santa, Rockefeller Center). Simon is old enough this Continue Reading