Oh, I know - the song really is talking about the 12 days after Christmas - but just go with me on this.
It's December 14, and it's 60 degrees out and sunny. Mind you, this morning, it was 40 and the sky was pitch black and it was raining. Hello, mid-west, I love your temperamental weather! The saving grace? You can actually see the weather rolling in across the plains. Beautiful and cool, it's also just plain great when you're deciding what to wear in the morning and if you need a jacket (light weight) or a coat (pull on the parka!).
Our tree is up and decorated, and Nate loves the lights on it. In fact, every time we turn on the lights, he says "Oh, wow!" I'm thankful that he hasn't pulled it over, tried to climb up it, etc.
Brooke started smiling this week and it's the sweetest smile. (Perhaps, I am a little bit partial. Just perhaps.) Her eyelashes are getting darker and she hasn't lost much of her hair; her eyes are a beautiful blue, and while I know according to the doctor it's too soon to tell if her eyes will stay blue, but I'll tell you this: I'm pretty sure she's going to have the same gorgeous blue eyes that Nate does. Lucky girl.
Yesterday, as we have done most Tuesdays, we went for a walk with my sister in the morning. Have I mentioned lately how much I am loving doing little things with my sister, as well as taking in "family moments" with them too? By family moments, I mean doing photo worth things like going to get a Christmas tree and cut it down. But sometimes, the most spirit-restoring moments are just laughing really hard with her over a cup of tea in the kitchen. I love it.
Last week we went Christmas shopping at 9 o'clock at night. The kids were sleeping, Greg was studying, and we went Christmas shopping. It was wonderful (and not at all crowded!), and so much fun.
Oh - and did you know Christmas is next week?!!? Time to get wrapping. =)
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