Photo Dump

I thought it would be good to do a quick photo dump before Christmas Eve. Hopefully I will do a good job of taking pictures the next couple of days and have lots to blog about. Until then...

I bought a new dry erase calendar for the frig to write meals on for the week. The only part of our frig that is magnetic is the side.

Miles and Carson stayed home all week together. We told Miles that if he did a good job taking care of him, that we would pay him over the summer rather than hire a babysitter for Carson or find a day camp. Taking "good" care of him meant food, snacks, and more than just sitting in front of the TV and computer. So Miles came up with a schedule that included their chores, video games, baseball practice, and other non-video game stuff. Carson played on my computer in Miles' closet while Miles played in his room. To my knowledge, they didn't fight a single time. 

They did baseball drills in the garage except for Friday because Miles says he takes off every Friday :) 

Carson randomly sleep walks. When he does, it is impossible to get him to go back to his bed even though he's really not awake. So he ends up on our floor.

We celebrated Christmas with Granny & Pa and Aunt Crystal & Uncle Steve. Granny had knee replacement surgery a couple weeks ago, but she's doing great. 

I didn't get many pictures, but I did get one of Carson and Aunt Crystal. She loves her nephews well!

We played some cards when everyone left.

One day we will learn to stop letting Carson and Pa sit beside each other. 

Christmas break has included a lot of downtime with everyone in their own space...me in our bedroom, Darrin in the living room, Miles in his room, and Carson in the sunroom....we come together for dinner. Nachos directly on the table (on wax paper) is a new favorite. I did learn that parchment paper > wax paper because wax paper melts with hot taco meat.

I finished this book and I have to say it was my least favorite in 2023. Maybe I'll do a book recap for the year. That was my 34th book of the year. I started a new one today. I should end up the year with 35-36 which is a number I never would have guessed. The downtime I had during 2020 ignited a love for reading.

Our Elf brought us biscuits to make homemade donuts this morning.

Carson had strep a couple weeks ago and it was the worst case he's ever had. I bought some smoothie drinks so he would have something on his stomach in order to take his medicine, but he had a hard time swallowing even that.

I asked my friends at work if they wanted something salty or something sweet for Christmas. Salty = homemade salsa and chips. Sweet = caramel pie. 

Uncle Jeff, Aunt Jeree, and Anna sent Carson a new stuffed animal for Christmas. Meet Charlie. He is in love. He carries Charlie everywhere he goes.

Charlie even hangs out while he plays video games.

No shame in Carson's game. This is his Christmas list. Every year they publish the first graders lists in the local paper. I can't believe this is out there for the world to see. He will be getting none of these items.

Merry Christmas!