The kids waiting to be allowed downstairs to see what Santa left. Kendyl is holding the play icecream Santa left under the tree in her room.
Kendyl was so excited by the giant Thomas the Tank Engine coloring book she grabbed it from the back right away and brought it out to color. She has been coloring non-stop since!
Andrew loved his iHome and tons of Yankees things.
Andrew gave me a beautiful pink/purple necklace on a silver chain. Too bad the chain is way too small. We'll take it back later this week and pick something out together.
I just love Steven's excitement this year. He was especially excited to receive tickets to the Harlem Globetrotters. We are going Monday night!
Our traditional Christmas breakfast. Christmas shaped pancakes.
We went to my grandparents for Christmas dinner. I was proud my boys helped dry the dishes.
Christmas at my grandparents was difficult this year. My grandparents are not doing well health wise and it's upsetting to watch them change so much. I miss their chatter and their laughter and the ways MomMom made Christmas special with Christmas bears and/or Tootsie Roll canisters and special ornaments for everyone.
It was also difficult as my mother and I are not getting along right now. I wish we could have a heart to heart and really listen to each other and try and see things from the others perspective...but that will never happen. I just don't understand what I did to be treated this way. What's even more sad, is the kids are noticing. Maybe someday I will be important in her life again.
Kendyl feeding her Dolly M&Ms. Just love their matches dresses!
And a quick family photo before we left. Kendyl was way tired and not cooperating, but it's our family and I love it!
1 comment:
Looks like a wonderful day.....as far as your mom....the only person you can control in the equation is you. You do the best you can for your family and what is best for them and the rest will play itself out. Painful I am sure. Will say a prayer or two for you both. {hug}
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