Everyone except Emily has had a pretty good week. Unfortunately, her cough and congestion got worse, and she was diagnosed with pneumonia last week and pretty much forbidden to go back to work. As if she COULD work. Although rough on her, it has caused us to have a restful, low-key week of just being in survival mode.
I told Emily that I think we've spent more time together this week than we have in the past 2 years of my living here. It's gotten crazy at times, but we've enjoyed doing the puzzle, drinking wassail and tons of coffee (and cough syrup). We even made cranberry cookies yesterday.
Even when she's upstairs sleeping, it seems like the girls are happier and better behaved just knowing she's in the house.
I think I've mentioned how much we have enjoyed working on our puzzle. We were down to the last few pieces when Graysen wandered in and kind of took over. I'm so glad she likes puzzles, and Emily and I probably would have fought over who did the last few pieces anyway.
We kind of had a letdown yesterday with nothing to work on (but Amazon next-day shipping takes care of the rest of the week). I was ordered to play double solitaire to take the place of the puzzle. I think she thought I was going to let her win because she was sick.
Both girls are out of school now. Graysen had her pajama week one week and gingerbread week last week. Such excitement!
Poor Tater was not allowed at school last week because of too many yummy gingerbread houses to tempt him.
Morningstar Montessori. These past few months have been so good for Katherine. She can now tell me the names of everyone in the pictures and what's on all the shelves. So happy!
It's still hard to believe these babies are so big now and going to school and having friends. The little boy in the foreground is a charmer. He never fails to greet me and show me his shoes or hug Katherine and tell us goodbbye. I want him to marry Katherine just to see what kind of eyebrows their children would have.
Winter is definitely here, and this was my car window yesterday. It's okay as long as it doesn't rain, but the next 4 days are supposed to be mixed rain and snow. One word: Miserable. Hopefully, we don't have to venture out much.
The mountains have a good bit of snow and are so beautiful with the clouds. I never get tired of this drive.
Yesterday we drove to gymnastics about 10:00 and enjoyed Christmas carols while snuggled in the car. The girls' puffy coats are not safe for buckling in, so we have to undress and redress several times. Mom tucked them in with a blanket.
Graysen showing Leah her nail polish - purple glitter. These girls are so sweet together and were the only ones to show up for class. The big girls were practicing for something, and that was a thrill for them to watch.
Kate just enjoys hanging out. We let them open a gift apiece this week, and they were Paw Patrol figures and vehicles. Kate will not let Rocky out of her sight - even sleeps with him.
To give Emily a little more quiet time, we ventured down to Dairy Freeze (Corn Dog Place) for lunch.
We may have to choose a new place. They're still excited when we go, but it's getting a little familiar - and just when the Dairy Freeze lady already knows what we want!
It's time to start the day, so I'll get some gingerbread man pictures later. The kids at Rooster Valley made gingerbread men, and they actually did run away. It was pretty sad for awhile.
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