Christmas Kids

Jackson: Mom, you should never make gingerbread cookies

Me: Why not? You don't like them?

Jackson: No, its because they'll just run away.

Lincoln: Grandma will you play Clue with me in the morning?

Gma: I have to go to work really early.

Lincoln: What time to you have to leave?

Gma: 5:30

Lincoln: I'll be up at 3

Harrison went "sledding" on the driveway with a pillow pet. He kept scooting down inch by inch and I couldn't figure out why until he got to the bottom. He picked up the pillow pet and ran up to the top just to sit on it again and start slowly scooting down again. Hilarious - it was about 56 degrees - definitely no snow for sledding.

I'll Tumble For You

Wednesday morning I sent the whole family off to do other things (like school and work) while I packed and cleaned to get ready for our trip to Oklahoma. I got plenty done and was ready and anxious to get on the road. Jeff's meetings went longer than he'd expected and I was getting antsy. He finally got home, but was on the phone and pacing in the front yard instead of inside grabbing luggage. I decided to take matters into my own hands and went to bring our large suitcase downstairs. I thought I could just bring it slowly down, but when I leaned it toward me it knocked me over. I lost my footing and soon found that I was spinning end over end down the staircase. I had so many thoughts go through my head in that moment. I knew that so much could go wrong. Had I ruined our whole trip? Please don't hit my head... etc. When I landed I was immediately grateful that it wasn't any worse than it was. I was a little bruised up and the suitcase had landed on my leg, but nothing was very hurt. I stayed there not wanting to move for a minute as Jeff came running. I'm so grateful to have a few tender muscles and otherwise feel just fine.

The kids traveled quite well and it is wonderful to be with family for Christmas. We miss all those that we can't see and send our love.