So as I mentioned, we spent yesterday evening in the city, doing our annual Christmas light tour. But first, to McDonalds for supper!!!
It was a pretty cute gig. The four older kids all ordered pancakes, despite the fact that they had waffles for brunch that day. They ate, and us adults had our burgers, and Wavy had chicken nuggets. Everyone ate all they wanted before we got coffee and cookies and headed to the lights!
Ok, so actually first gas, and cleaning headlights, and re-pairing the new phones to the van for the sake of music. And then the lights.
We had SUCH a nice time ❤️ We hit all the favorite places, and the kids were even in awe of the smaller ones. Laela commented at one point to look at one house, because “It wasn’t so exciting, but still nice.” We started late, and therefore ended late, but no one fell asleep!! That was a HUGE win!!! They all got home, had pee breaks, and went straight to bed more than two hours after their usual bedtime. Thank the Lord for a longer nap than usual!
This morning, we got up a little earlier. Brady and I sat on the opposite side of the island than usual, and mom threw on an apron and made our family breakfast ❤️
She wins ALL the mom awards. If I’m a fraction of the mother she is to me to my own kids, I’m happy.
We spent a super happy, relaxed morning together, reading stories, colouring, playing games, and continuing the saga of checking out our new stuff.
But mom wasn’t able to stay long. We SO enjoyed having her home with us for a few days, but her show must go on as well, and it was time for her to head out. I am so grateful she stayed, and that she is able to just come and join right into our family. We sure love you, mom! I hope you feel that!!
I’ll tell you more about today when I know more. I went for X-rays and bloodwork this morning, so hopefully there are answers to my pain questions to follow! For now, we keep enjoying Christmas!