Ok, I'm
finally ready for Christmas. I panicked when I realized that there was only one week to Christmas and that one mail day was knocked out by Christmas Eve being on Sunday. I hurriedly mailed out our Christmas cards yesterday.
(I went for this look [left] for the handmade half of my 90 [!] cards. That's what happens when you move a lot.) Quite late for me, but I was comforted knowing that
Stephanie, who is very on top of things, was addressing hers at the same time. I finished up the last gift yesterday and sent it off, and now I feel like I'm ready to go. Of course, I'm not ready for our post-Christmas trip to the
snowy mountains of Sundance, but I'll wait until Christmas is over to think about that.
I had to make mention of the
to-die-for gift that
Natalie gave me the other night. We had discussed getting these fabulous Anne Taintor bags (which say, "I love not camping") for each other, since, like so many other things, we share a deep aversion to sleeping outside with bugs. "We" had decided to go for something a bit lower in price for each other this year, and maybe next year we could splurge and get the bags. Well, she ignored our agreement, much to my surprise and excitement. I can't wait to use it! It's the perfect size for primary, the library, and of course,
Hawaii in June.
My
Audrey will read anything.
She's been reading since she was three years old, and has no prejudice in her reading material. I've always said that it's almost as though she
remembered how to read, instead of learning. She just picked it up so quickly, and can sight read almost anything. She'll read chapter books, magazines, the Sunday comics, and has even been known to get a stack of baby board books for her reading pleasure. Well, yesterday, I was finishing up a few little handmade gifts on the sewing machine, and didn't have a chance to put it away. This morning while she ate her Frosted Mini Wheats, she read my sewing machine instruction manual. See picture for evidence. (I was in bed with sick Parker, thanks to my very sweet husband, who gets Audrey off to school each morning.)
Ok, I'm finally ready for Christmas. I panicked when I realized that there was only one week to Christmas and that one mail day was knocked out by Christmas Eve being on Sunday. I hurriedly mailed out our Christmas cards yesterday. (I went for this look [left] for the handmade half of my 90 [!] cards. That's what happens when you move a lot.) Quite late for me, but I was comforted knowing that Stephanie, who is very on top of things, was addressing hers at the same time. I finished up the last gift yesterday and sent it off, and now I feel like I'm ready to go. Of course, I'm not ready for our post-Christmas trip to the snowy mountains of Sundance, but I'll wait until Christmas is over to think about that.
I had to make mention of the to-die-for gift that Natalie gave me the other night. We had discussed getting these fabulous Anne Taintor bags (which say, "I love not camping") for each other, since, like so many other things, we share a deep aversion to sleeping outside with bugs. "We" had decided to go for something a bit lower in price for each other this year, and maybe next year we could splurge and get the bags. Well, she ignored our agreement, much to my surprise and excitement. I can't wait to use it! It's the perfect size for primary, the library, and of course, Hawaii in June.
My Audrey will read anything. She's been reading since she was three years old, and has no prejudice in her reading material. I've always said that it's almost as though she remembered how to read, instead of learning. She just picked it up so quickly, and can sight read almost anything. She'll read chapter books, magazines, the Sunday comics, and has even been known to get a stack of baby board books for her reading pleasure. Well, yesterday, I was finishing up a few little handmade gifts on the sewing machine, and didn't have a chance to put it away. This morning while she ate her Frosted Mini Wheats, she read my sewing machine instruction manual. See picture for evidence. (I was in bed with sick Parker, thanks to my very sweet husband, who gets Audrey off to school each morning.)
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7 comments:
I have a lot of cards too. I try to narrow it down, but it just grows each year! I somehow got them out and soon it will be time to do a whole new mailing for the baby announcement...at least all my addresses will be ready to go!
oh, i totally should have sent a christmas card to natalie and rachel! rachel will definitely appreciate our picture this year. i will have to get their addresses.
a sewing machine manual. really? she is a silly girl.
girl - I knew that the bag would TOTALLY match your new JCREW suit and that it simply couldn't wait for it's Hawaii debut - you just need it, that's all! That silly Audrey - she's heaven sent around my kids who like it when she reads to them more than when I read to them!
Your cards turned out beautifully - perfect combo of photo and card - such a treat to get hand delivered even!
...and thanks a million for dropping your day for me today - I LOVE YOU!!
I haven't gotten my cards out yet... YIKES! Guess after Christmas is just as good? :/
Isn't it great when your children *want* to read? I can remember giving ours flashlight presents as I knew they would sneak it under their bedcovers to read at night.
She's not only cute, but a smart cookie, that Audrey.
We got your card earlier this week. Thanks for thinking of us! Your family picture is great!
Hey Les... loved the christmas card pic (especially your stilletos on the farm!)
Cute bag!
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