Angels, Packages and Christmas Cheer

I am beginning to learn that it is the sweet, simple things of life which are the real ones after all.
—writer Laura Ingalls Wilder
We got our package today from my dad and his family. In it was something to open right away – 3 lovely angels who when you clap sing two carols! I took out the tablecloth my grandpa had made for me (mom’s dad) and put it across the back of the couch and put them up there between our two card hangers. More presents under the tree and more cards in the mail and 3 sleeps to go!
Friends of ours (whose name I will withold for now until they tell everyone) found out they are pregnant today! Not their first. What a terrific Christmas present – congrats you guys! So I guess I will have to go through my drawers and find all my new baby patterns so I can make one for this baby. Ken’s boss’ wife Sharon wants me to make one for her older child Emma – I had made a Precious Moments wall hanging for their son Ethan when he was born… so after Christmas I will have to dig out my patterns.
The kids are feeling better today though cranky and disiobediant. We are having a huge problem with Zander throwing toys when he is angry… not at anyone – he is really careful of that but still not good. It does not help he is as stubborn as Ken either. At least we are hearing more and more words each week – we still have not heard back from the speech therapist – we missed Monday with the kids being sick and Ken called and left a message on her machine this week as next Monday is Christmas.
Ken works tonight and then tomorrow we have to clean up as much as possible, He is also taking the week after Christmas off – so if you are in the neighborhood… drop by. We would love to have company or go out in the snow or something. Staying in the apartment is rather claustrophobic after a while.
Tomorrow Ken and Jeff are going out in the morning when the stores open to stalk the mighty Wii. Hopefully they wil be successful, I know Ken is really looking forward to playing on the new tv.
Other than getting ready for Christmas there really is not that much going on. Lots of chores tomorrow though. Keep safe everyone!

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