Christmas Time again

I distinctly remember saying last year to Mike, "just think, this time next year we will have two kids here for Christmas." And now we are here. I can't believe how fast this last year flew by. I realize every year goes by faster and faster and it makes me a little sad. C is about to celebrate his first Christmas and I think all he will care about is the wrapping paper. B has been so good about not opening his presents until Christmas and he makes sure everyone that comes over knows that too.

This year we decided to try out "Elf on the Shelf" which, if you haven't heard about it, is a fun new tradition we decided to start. It involves a small elf that B has named Norman (he got the name off a show Fireman Sam), that flies in everynight and props himself up somewhere in the house and watches over the childrens' behavior then reports it back to Santa. The kids can not touch him because he'll lose his magic and will be unable to fly back to Santa. The elf can not speak either per request from Santa, but he can hear and will tell Santa whatever the kids want to say to him. It's cute and we are having fun with it. Its fun to watch B try and find him every morning. As far as behavior goes, well it sure doesn't prevent him or alter his naughty behavior.

Tonigh his B's first school play of the first Chirstmas and he plays a wiseman. He has 3 lines and he already has it memorized. I am so excited for this play that I might cry watching him up there. I know I am that mom.

looking like Papa Lyle

C is pulling himself up now in his crib and the bathtub. I think it is time to drop the mattress. Just another reminder of how big he is getting. He is just so darn cute I could eat him up. I think he is looking more and more like my dad, especially now that the bags under the eyes (classic Penner eyes) are becoming more prominent. He is such a good baby and so chill. Love. And to think I was afraid I would not love him as much as B, ha!