As the days of December are speeding by, we are sprinkling in as many fun holiday activities as possible. Last week, we didn't have a very successful track record: we had a failed attempt at a drive-thru live nativity (a 2.5 hour wait!), and then we had trouble getting smiles out of the kids during our visit with Santa. Even though we had practiced in the car beforehand with Emmy's request for Elsa slippers, she was a bit shy and standoffish as soon as we were within sight of him. Mommy and Daddy had not planned to be in the photo, but with masks and all, it's pretty appropriate for the year 2020.
Although last week was somewhat of a bust, we had greater success this week with seeing the Christmas balls in the Sunset Hills neighborhood in Greensboro and making Christmas cookies with Grammy. Emmy was so excited to wear her chef hat and apron, especially when she saw that Grammy was wearing an apron, too. It was all hands-on-deck with Grammy rolling out the dough, Meg and I transferring the cookies to the oven and the cooling racks, and then all three of us supervising the icing and sprinkling. There was a good amount of "No, don't touch that!" "Don't put that in your mouth!" "Be careful, not too much!" Eli napped during most of the cookie-making, but he got to taste test a couple of cookies after he woke up. We will really have our hands full next year when we have four little bakers in the kitchen. We made lots of messes, but lots of memories, too!
We made more sweets today, our chocolate pretzel kisses to share with Boomer's coworkers. They are an easy treat that even little hands can do.
Eli has been so excited to try "big boy" food. His meals now include bites of cereal bars, peanut butter sandwiches, crackers, corn, and other soft solids. He has enjoyed some Christmas cookies, too! I am still nursing in the morning and at bedtime, as well as pumping about 8-10 ounces during the day. As Eli gets more comfortable with the sippy cup, we will move to only the morning and nighttime nursing. Here are a few other snapshots from our week. Emmy sent off her letter to Santa. I believe it says that she would like Elsa slippers. Check her out in her Christmas jammies with a homemade blanket train; silly girl! Our little Christmas princess! There have been some nice days for walks around the neighborhood, and Eli loves going for a stroll. Snow is in the forecast for this coming week, so I am glad that we have enjoyed the sunny weather when we can. I hope the second half of December doesn't pass by too quickly; I am loving all the festivities and the joy of this time of year.
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