Favorite Christmas Memories of 2010

Yeah, I realize it is now January, but such is my life. Better late than never, right?

 

I have to say Christmas and the time leading up to it was filled with fun (and a little bit of insanity). Note to self- never do a home renovation project around the holidays. Still, despite all the uproar, some silly times (naturally) ensued:

 

• The Christmas Card Photo Shoot at JCPenny's- I have been unable to get a decent picture of Angela for the last two months. The child is in her "perpetual motion" stage. Consequently, whenever I try to get a picture of Angela and Alice, the picture usually looks like the two are engaged in some WWF wrestling move as Alice tries to keep her sister in position. Since I did not want "Sister Smack Down" on the Christmas card this year, I decided to hand over the task of generating a usable picture to professionals. The fact that our photographer got a few good shots still amazes me because Angela was certainly no help. At one point, she bolted out of our photo shoot to join in on another child's. Needless to say, Mommy checked the informational handout on her antibiotics when she got home and was thrilled that there was no mention of not being able to have alcohol. Joy to the World!
  

  
   

• Alice's Honesty- As I was sitting in the living room catching a breather, Alice ran in all excited. We had just decorated the tree and she was giddy with thoughts of Santa and, more specifically, presents. I reminded Alice that only good children got gifts and asked her if she has been good. Alice thought a moment and replied, "I have been good….enough." I was rather impressed with her accurate self assessment.
  

 

• Cookie Baking- Baking with small children is always an adventure. Alice became known as "the Enforcer" to her father. The poor man could not sneak a cookie without old eagle eye catching him and reprimanding him for his cookie intake. Angela, the "Cookie Monster", even stole balls of raw dough from the trays. Now that I think about it, in some ways her behavior reminded me of a junkie. I hope Lindsey Lohan did not start out this way. Perhaps some intervention is needed. Does Cookies Anonymous exist?
  

 

• Gift Exchange- As I set up the gifts on Christmas Eve, I was so excited. I couldn't wait to see Alice and Angela's reactions to their gifts. I spent so much time making sure that each present would be perfect for them. On Christmas morning, the girls opened their gifts, looked at the other's pile, and promptly began playing with each other's toys. So much for finding each one the perfect things. Next year I am just going to toss everything into a big pile and let them duke it out.
  

Needless to say, it was a wonderful time. Kids really do bring an extra bit of excitement to Christmas. I can't wait until next year.