The Burrs In Our Saddles

Well, Merry Christmas! I'm sure that by the time all my faithful followers (yeah, right) read this, it will be Christmas day. I can't wait for the girls to wake up tomorrow to their new gifts. I'm excited to see their faces when they open their presents. I've really had a hard time this year keeping secrets from them--I've wanted to tell M1 a zillion times what is in every single box. Pathetic, I know, but what do I do? Today was busy. I finished my laundry about 9pm. I went to the Vet Hospital to finish it while I got reminders ready for The Father to send on Friday. This afternoon we delivered our neighborhood gifts. The Father and I rode the 4 wheeler and pulled the girls behind us in a big black sled. It was a lot of fun, but I didn't have my camera so I didn't get a picture. I'm sure it won't be the only time we do it, so at least once I'll snap a photo. The Feast was exactly that. We had turkey (no tofurkey at this house!), mash...

The last day of our 12 days presents. What could it be? ;-) A Beartivity. We love them. I've spent the morning cleaning the house to get ready for our trip. And I have put together pieces of our Christmas Feast (as M2 calls it). I'll post more on that later. As I was doing laundry (sheets, towels, etc. so it'll all be done when I get home, I found my dryer has no heat. Awesome. So much for my organization of when things get done. Argh. But the girls opened their last 12 days present. Much to the adults' amazement, it was a nativity to each of them. I love the tradition that Grammy gives each girl their own nativity for the Christmas Eve present. They'll have 18 of them when they leave home. I just wish we had space to display them all. Thanks, Grammy. We appreciate your thoughtfulness. Love, Triple M

Today is the first day in I can't remember how long that I didn't leave the house until after lunch. It was great. I spent the morning making hair bows, which I really enjoy doing and the girls like too. What could it be?!? Hooray! Bug Goo Candy! You even have to take the head off to get the sweet treat ;-).

What could it be? Cookie Tins with Butter Cookies!! Mmmmm. Today was the girls' first day of Christmas break. I went to the gym to work my shift and left early because there were so few kids there. We picked up some last minute things for The Father and came home. We stayed home all afternoon and I finally got the gifts out and started wrapping. Then I ran out of tape, so I have to go to the store for more...tomorrow ;-).

What could it be? CDs with Bible Stories!

What Could it be?!?! I'm not really sure where Little Orphan Annie in the middle came from. I had to work this morning and when I got home to do 12 days, I found them with leotards on and athletic tape wrapped around their legs. They had to hop because it is a better workout than walking. Nice. They had also had a Silly String/Goofy String fight in the house with the babysitter. The Father and I were less than thrilled. To add to our excitement, we found Silly Putty and Sidewalk Chalk in today's gift. Hooray--Grammy is giving them all of our favorite (aka cleanest) activities. Thank you Grammy! :-)

What Could It Be?!? No, I didn't post the same picture as Monday--they all wore the exact same outfit. At least I had done laundry! The girls have been really squirrel-y when I'm trying to take their pictures. Here's a slideshow of their squirrel-y-ness. (Yes, that is a word. I just made it up.) By the way, the gift was a giant magnet for each of them. I now have 2 giant butterflies and 1 giant ladybug adorning my already packed refrigerator front.