Friday, January 2, 2009

Christmas Craziness!

I know it's been a while since I last posted, but hey.... it was Christmas and we all know how busy that is. So here's a recap of all the things that have been keeping me hopping. First the kids both had programs at their schools. I always love going and seeing them perform. I can't help but smile when they get so excited to sing songs, or dance or whatever the case may be.



Haley was W A Y on the other side of the gym and my monstrous 2 year old was making things impossible. So we settled for listening more and taking less pictures. As you can see. I managed to see her happy little face at least once.



(Poor little snowman!)



For Dylan's performance we got there early and got front row seats. This way I was sure to get more pictures. But I spent most of the time laughing. He was way more interested in torturing his poor little snowman prop than he was in singing. Normally this would set off the mom anxiety, but I figured. Who cares! This is a preschool performance and no one really cares what he's up to anyway. He did sing some of the songs, his favorite one about the mittens. That was good enough for me.

This little monster gets to come with me to all of these things. Sometimes when we do two parties or two programs back to back at both schools she gets a little cranky. That's where a little "sugar persuasion" comes into play. A sucker goes a long way to keep this kiddo quiet. I just feel bad for the person next to her who gets touched with the sticky hands.

Yummy! See the sticky drool on her chin. Yep.... A huge sticky mess, but did you notice her mouth is closed? Yeah man- that's what I'm talkin' about.

So! So ! Fun. Even though all of these things take so much work I love them!

(pictures of Christmas are coming- I promise)

4 comments:

Unknown said...

Suckers are the best for keeping younger siblings quiet :) Can't wait to see the Christmas photos!

Stacie said...

Those are cute pictures. :)

Scott said...

Karen and Michael sure do make cute kids (nice looking nieces and a handsome nephew)!!!

Susie

Anonymous said...

I miss the kids programs they were always the mark of the hoildays for me. I think you did great with Dylan.. you are right it doesn't matter as long as he had fun and so did you.