John and Tina Plus Three: After The Christmas Chaos

Sunday, December 27, 2009

After The Christmas Chaos

It has been a wonderful holiday! Christmas is always such chaos at our house and it doesn't let up until after the New Year. Here is a little recap of the last few days...

Wednesday was a short day from school. After school we went to Grandma's to paint ornaments which turned out really cute.

Thursday was really hectic! I spent the day cleaning, baking, and getting everyone ready for our family parties. First we went to my Aunt Pat's clubhouse for dinner. Everyone brought their favorite homemade soups and appetizers. Everything was perfect! It was awesome spending Christmas with my grandparents, aunts and cousins. I am truly blessed to have such a great family. Then we rushed over to John's Mom and Dad's house where all his siblings were waiting. I brought a bunch of desserts and the kids had a great time opening presents. We were all very tired when we got home at 11PM but didn't got to bed until after 2AM, WTH?

Friday, the kids woke up by 8AM and were really happy with what Santa surprised them with. Olivia got an even newer cell phone (this one is a smartphone with internet and TV) a ton of clothes, and a Ninetendo Dsi with several games. Damon got a new flat screen TV, a new dresser, Devaster Transformer, and a Ninetendo Dsi with several games. Jasmine got a ton of Littlest Pet Shop, My Little Pony, and Strawberry Shortcake toys. John got his flat screen TV and a BlueRay DVD player. I got a new toaster oven, The Perfect Brownie Pan, hot rollers, and an online class that I will be taking in a few weeks.

We had my family over for breakfast and by that afternoon, I was spent. I had the worst migraine I have had in a long time. I spent most of the day in bed fighting the urge to puke. Sooo not fun! My little family ended up missing going to my Aunt Bonnie's for Christmas dinner because I was so sick.

Saturday I was still recovering from the migraine but felt well enough to go to John's friends house for another Christmas party. We had a great time! It was great seeing a few old friends and catching up with everybody. I was really glad I went.

Sunday all the decorations went down and gifts got put away. It took all day, but for the most part, it is done. After all of the cleaning, we went to have turkey dinner with Mema and Poppie at my mom's.

We have a really busy week in front of us, but I'm hoping to schedule some time to just sit and relax. The girls are going with my SIL to Build-A-Bear Workshop tomorrow and Liv gets "spacers." Tuesday, John is going skiing with his sister and brother. Thursday we are having a New Years Party.

Here's a few pictures of the kids with some of their toys, I stole them from my SIL's Facebook page. I was sooo not in the mood to take pictures this holiday. So I didn't have a single picture to share. Sorry!

Merry Christmas!

2 comments:

MandiDecember 27, 2009 at 9:44 PM
Sounds like you guys had a great holiday. Your kids are so darling.
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cristaJanuary 1, 2010 at 8:10 PM
Glad you had a Merry Christmas! Dang your kids got spoiled a cell phone and flat screen TV...can I be adopted as a child :)
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Liv-The Drama Queen

Liv is really smart. She loves going to school and hanging out with her friends. She is really excited about learning to play the Recorder this year. She is a huge "Smarty Pants" and has a come-back to everything I say. She helps me out a ton with the two little ones, who both admire everything about her. She tells really, really, really long stories (sometimes I have to remind myself to be patient.) She acts every detail out and changes her voice for the different characters in her story. She has a talent for getting anyone around her all hyped and rawled up. The house is usually quiet until Liv arrives. She is such a "Drama Queen." She spends most of her time making the two little ones re-enact a movie that they just watched. I think she is going to be a Movie Director or a Teacher when she grows up.

DayDay aka Prince Charming

Damon is a real sweetheart. We call him DayDay for short. He is a very sensitive guy and is tuned into everyone's feelings. He tries very hard not to hurt anyone and really wants everyone around him to be happy. He loves to cuddle and gives the best "Bear Hugs." He's already embrassed to hold my hand or kiss me in public. He doesn't love going to school but is really good at it and tested above grade level. He is a "home-body," crowds and a lot of noise over-whelm him. He loves wearing soft clothes and would stay in his jammies all day if I let him. He can memorize a movie after watching it just once. He quotes lines from movies and even uses them in the right context. He is always making us laugh and is quite "The Charmer."

The King & Queen

I have been a stay-at-home Mom for almost 10 years. I love being a wife and a mom. I am very blessed to be able to stay at home. I really, really, really love my life and my home! The kids are amazing and being able to watch them grow is so much fun. They change everyday. I love making crafts and cards. Photography is a hobby that I am still learning and I spend a lot of my time reading and learning new techniques as well as learning Photoshop. I should say that I spend most of the time trying to figure out my damn camera!!!

John is a brillant man. He is self-employed and has many talents. Taking out the trash is not one of them, but I love him anyway. John enjoys watching sports and plays football whenever he gets a chance. He is an amazing dancer and is always the center of attention at a party. His son is his protege.

Chloe-Puppy Royalty

Chloe is the puppy Santa Claus brought for the kids this past Christmas. She is an Imperial Shih-Tzu. She was abandoned by her mother and then was raised by a Persian Cat. When she first came home she even meowed. Now days she spends most of her days "cat napping" and sitting on the back of the couch looking out the window. She is very playful and hates to be left alone. Her hobbies include hanging out the window of a moving vehicle and playing with her boyfriend-Mugsy. She is spoiled beyond belief and acts like "Royalty."