Scratch that. The cat is in the high chair. Pah! I was attempting to take a picture of the cat, but someone just HAD to stick his nose into the business. He is such a busy body.
It has been a rather long time between entries, but that is how I roll, right? I just wish I could remember what I've been up to during my absence. Things are in a frenzy right now with this being our last week of school before the holidays. Can I make it four more days? Only time will tell.
Sam has a Christmas program at school on Thursday, as well as his class party/lunch. My classes at school are in the process of making light bulb birds covered in paper mache. Maybe I'll post some fun shots of the completed birds. The kids are having a good time with this project, and for that I am thankful. Since it is a reading class, we do not always find a way to incorporate art projects into our assignments. There were times over the last week and a half; however, where I questioned my judgment and project choice. 60+ students, newpaper pulp, tempera paint, and breakable light bulbs...well, you can visualize the potential for chaos. I think we reached our apex of fume output today, so maybe my head/dizziness can clear up. Fumes just sort of sneak up on you, huh?
My brother's family from the Austin area will be here this weekend. We'll have some sort of a Christmas meal and gift exchanging, cousin pandemonium, and our Christmas tea for the girl cousins. Thank goodness for all these fru-fru holiday activities. We actually get to wear all of the holiday dresses in our collection. HA! Well, Sophy's collection...not like I have any clothes fit for public viewing.
Speaking of girlie things, we went to see The Nutcracker with Mr. GP's mom and our little cousin, Elizabeth. I always forget how much I enjoy both the ballet and The Nutcracker specifically. Sophy was taken with the little aspects of the story. For example, "Why did her brother break her doll? What is that sugar plum's name? Where did that snow come from? Do we get popcorn?" It's a great story, and I enjoy the costumes/scenery almost as much as the tradition of it all. Apparently Sophy feels the same way. This particular ballerina never noticed Sophy's fascination with her swishy tutu.
The dancers all come out to meet the crowd and pose for pictures after the performace. And what had to be the smoochiest moment on record occured faster than my camera could focus. I turned just in time to catch Sophy sneak up to The Nutcracker as he signed an autograph for some tiny totlet and plant a sweet peck on his powder caked cheek. He blushed while she ran hid in my skirt....and here is the fuzzy picture of the smoochiest moment on record.
Happy Christmas y'all.
2 comments:
Sounds like you are keeping busy there too. Things are hectic as we approach a fifth birthday and then onto Christmas. We are doing it all early this year as my sister is flying in on the 21st. Honestly it will be nice to have it all done so we can rest at home on Christmas with no guilt. Good to see an update. I enjoyed the ballet pictures. :)
Awwww! Too cute!
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