Our lives have been incredibly insane lately. The kids returned to school, we have had activity after activity after activity....blah blah blah.....and sometimes you just need a change of pace.
So, we started a new tradition at our house today. The kids "drew names" among themselves and then we took them shopping to buy gifts for the person who they picked. We all had a great day and they really took the time to find a great gift for their person.
We also went to lunch today WITHOUT a diaper bag (first time in many, many years), did not have to ask for a high chair, and only had one drink spilled at the table. They were all so incredibly well-behaved. This Santa stuff really works.
"Santa" also did a little shopping today, and we were looking at Barbies, which are often paired with Ken in the packages these days. Well, at our house, Ken never makes it out of the toy box and GI Joe always takes his place. Love it. And love these kids...sometimes I need days like today to remind me just how much.
YAY for no diaper bag and high chair. WOO HOO !
ReplyDeleteEven with threats of Santa....that stupid elf on a shelf guy and beatings my kids have a hard time behaving.
Poor Ken. :)