Holiday festivities have officially begun in the Holland household. December started off with a great birthday party for one of Avery’s friends from daycare. They rented out the top level of an Italian restaurant in Bristol and all of the kids got to make their own pizzas. After all of her practice in TX, Avery was a pro (and happened to be one of the only ones at the table to finish nearly all of her pizza – that’s my girl!).
That Sunday, we went to get our Christmas tree. Santa happened to be visiting the tree farm that day. One of my children had no qualms about sitting on his lap
But, clearly had qualms with our idea of putting the tree in the back of the truck vs. tying it to the roof of the car
the other child? Refused to even come within 5 feet of the building that Santa was in.
Later that afternoon, Avery and I went to Grammy and Grampy’s club to see a shortened version of the Nutcracker. She was thrilled that she got to wear her Christmas dress for the first time (and, that it is VERY spinny!)
Avery was mesmerized by the entire performance. However, afterwards, I asked her if she wanted to do ballet some day. Her response? “Yes, but I don’t want to do it with a mouse and a nutcracker. “ I had to explain to her that ballet didn’t always include a mouse and a nutcracker. She didn’t seem impressed. I think that we’ll stick with soccer for a while…
Last weekend, we went to a “Drive-In Movie” night at Lindsey’s house. Lindsey made a bunch of little cars out of cardboard boxes –equipped with side trays and all – and then served the kids hot dogs, carrot sticks, French fries, popcorn, and M&M’s while they watched the Grinch Who Stole Christmas and Rudolph (it was a double feature night).
Meanwhile, the adults hung out in the other room and snacked on apps and wine. I must say, it is a good thing that Avery has Asher as a friend because her mom will just never be this crafty...
Sunday (I wasn’t kidding when I said that the holiday festivities had officially begun), we started the day off with baking Christmas cookies, which clearly required a lot of flour...
and then went to brunch with Santa and Grammy and Grampy’s. Once again, one child? No problem sitting on Santa’s lap.
The other? Didn’t even want to look at him. However, I will say that when I was explaining to her that Santa is a nice man and that he makes her presents, so she should be nice to him, she responded with, “ok, Mommy. I’m not going to talk to him or look at him when he is there, but I’ll say ‘bye’ really nicely when he leaves.” And, she did! I think that I even heard a “Happy Holidays!” come out of her mouth. However, this was only when she was convinced he was making his way towards the door.
Ok – last one. MONDAY – we went to our new annual tradition of “high tea” at a mansion in Bristol.
It really is a cute event. Avery had a great time, but was probably the only little girl there who insisted on tea instead of hot cocoa and the chicken salad finger sandwiches instead of PB&J.
Oh – and, yes, Santa was there, which caused quite the concern when she realized that, in order to get to the bathroom, she had to go by him. I agreed to carry her and she buried her head in my shoulder so as not to see him and then told me that she doesn’t want to see him, but she still wants him to give her presents….
Oh, and right in the middle of all of these fun festivities? Alex took a trip to the hospital after falling and busting his head open on a cubby at daycare. We did avoid stitches and instead, they used glue. I'm just hoping it doesn't scar. Although, surely he could think of a really impressive story for the ladies as to how he got this when he gets older...
This weekend, we’re busy making fudge and then going to a Christmas party on Saturday and then off to Wisconsin on Wednesday. I’ll do my best for more timely posts so as to keep them a bit shorter in the future…
That Sunday, we went to get our Christmas tree. Santa happened to be visiting the tree farm that day. One of my children had no qualms about sitting on his lap
But, clearly had qualms with our idea of putting the tree in the back of the truck vs. tying it to the roof of the car
the other child? Refused to even come within 5 feet of the building that Santa was in.
Later that afternoon, Avery and I went to Grammy and Grampy’s club to see a shortened version of the Nutcracker. She was thrilled that she got to wear her Christmas dress for the first time (and, that it is VERY spinny!)
Avery was mesmerized by the entire performance. However, afterwards, I asked her if she wanted to do ballet some day. Her response? “Yes, but I don’t want to do it with a mouse and a nutcracker. “ I had to explain to her that ballet didn’t always include a mouse and a nutcracker. She didn’t seem impressed. I think that we’ll stick with soccer for a while… Last weekend, we went to a “Drive-In Movie” night at Lindsey’s house. Lindsey made a bunch of little cars out of cardboard boxes –equipped with side trays and all – and then served the kids hot dogs, carrot sticks, French fries, popcorn, and M&M’s while they watched the Grinch Who Stole Christmas and Rudolph (it was a double feature night).
Meanwhile, the adults hung out in the other room and snacked on apps and wine. I must say, it is a good thing that Avery has Asher as a friend because her mom will just never be this crafty...
Sunday (I wasn’t kidding when I said that the holiday festivities had officially begun), we started the day off with baking Christmas cookies, which clearly required a lot of flour...
and then went to brunch with Santa and Grammy and Grampy’s. Once again, one child? No problem sitting on Santa’s lap.
The other? Didn’t even want to look at him. However, I will say that when I was explaining to her that Santa is a nice man and that he makes her presents, so she should be nice to him, she responded with, “ok, Mommy. I’m not going to talk to him or look at him when he is there, but I’ll say ‘bye’ really nicely when he leaves.” And, she did! I think that I even heard a “Happy Holidays!” come out of her mouth. However, this was only when she was convinced he was making his way towards the door.
Ok – last one. MONDAY – we went to our new annual tradition of “high tea” at a mansion in Bristol.
It really is a cute event. Avery had a great time, but was probably the only little girl there who insisted on tea instead of hot cocoa and the chicken salad finger sandwiches instead of PB&J.
Oh – and, yes, Santa was there, which caused quite the concern when she realized that, in order to get to the bathroom, she had to go by him. I agreed to carry her and she buried her head in my shoulder so as not to see him and then told me that she doesn’t want to see him, but she still wants him to give her presents….
Oh, and right in the middle of all of these fun festivities? Alex took a trip to the hospital after falling and busting his head open on a cubby at daycare. We did avoid stitches and instead, they used glue. I'm just hoping it doesn't scar. Although, surely he could think of a really impressive story for the ladies as to how he got this when he gets older...
This weekend, we’re busy making fudge and then going to a Christmas party on Saturday and then off to Wisconsin on Wednesday. I’ll do my best for more timely posts so as to keep them a bit shorter in the future…
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