Winding Down

Birthdays are over...well almost. We've got a few things to open at Mimi and Pa's house this weekend. It's always fun to celebrate, but I'm also kind of glad when they're over too. I am really happy that I put together a small surprise birthday parade for Daniel (and James too), and I'm thankful for those who came and made it special for them. They had wanted to go to Chuck E Cheese for their birthday, but because of Covid, we couldn't. I said gifts weren't necessary, but of course people still gave them treats, small gifts and lots of balloons. We had fun sucking the helium out of some of them today! Normally I'd say no, but since we're going out of town, why not!? It was pretty entertaining. 

I realized I only have about a week and a half until December, and I need to get my slips of paper made up for the advent activities. I believe this will be our 5th year of doing it and the boys get so excited to see what the activity of the day will be. They've already put their requests in for all of their favorite activities, so it shouldn't be too hard.

I already have their stocking stuffers purchased and Daniel's "Santa" gift. Just need to get some actual gifts, but I want to keep it simple and make sure I give them things that they'll actually use. 

We've been driving through the park several times a week, and James especially has been getting excited watching Christmas in the Park slowly get put up. I enjoy it too. Daniel doesn't care too much. He is one of these, "It's too early. It hasn't been Thanksgiving yet." kinda people. At least I have one kid who gets excited with me!

I'm looking forward to spending the rest of the week with my family in Iowa, and hopefully we'll have a very uneventful trip. Pray for the boys...I'll be putting on a 4 hour Christmas concert tomorrow.