Christmas is for Chilling Out

I think I have watched more TV in the last two days than I have the whole year! I actually sat and watched 5 full length movies, a few episodes of ER, an episode of Amazing Race, Crowned, Don't Forget the Lyrics, plus much more. It has been totally relaxing. I cooked up a few sweets, made a pot of shrimp soup, and have enjoyed curling up in my chair with Dylan on one hip and Chewee in my lap. WD has had to do last minute shopping, and Erin has been running from friend's house to friend's house hanging out. I have wrapped more gifts than I care to count, but on my own time schedule... a few here and a few there. WD and I ventured out to the new Perkins Rowe mall just because we wanted to get out and enjoy the cool weather. It has been a very good time and I am looking forward to tonight's Christmas festivities at my mother-in-law's where we watch all 8 of her grandchildren excitedly open gifts and play. Tomorrow will be just as exciting to see Erin and Dylan fill with excitement and joy!

Thankful

As we approach Christmas, I am reminded of how very richly blessed I am. Two healthy and happy children, a husband who loves me, great friends and family, plus lots more. There are of course "poor me" days. During one of these recent moments, I ran across this song on my i-Pod by Cindy Morgan:

It really helped me see the really great things in the everyday things. I now have it tagged on my i-Pod so that I can quickly play it when I dare have a pity party!

Get Elfed!

This must be the new holiday thing to do! I have received multiple e-mails from family and friends who have "elfed" themselves. WD sat with the kids last night to "elf" us... you've got to check out these moves...

Davis' Get Elfed

Santa's Coming to Town

We were eating supper at my mother-in-law's house Monday evening, when we heard an abrupt knock at the front door. Who could it be? It was Santa Claus! He stopped by to let the children know that he's watching and can't wait to make his special deliveries on Christmas Eve if they can all continue to be good. He had a few little gifts for them as a "preview" to what's to come. Dylan excitedly opened a box of hot wheels skater freaks while Erin tore into her typing computer program.

HairCut

I finally was able to make it to get my hair done. It has been since APRIL! My stylist was so shocked that I was able to go that long without it being trimmed or colored. I was fighting to not color... I was going to try to let the gray come on in, but it was hard to resign to that at only 33... SO I got it highlighted instead of just colored. That does a great job of concealing all those wirey white hairs from poking through. I also went with the stylist's suggestion of a few bangs, which I was glad I did. The photos don't really do the color justice; not to mention I slept on the "do" last night. Thanks to my little morning buddy, Dylan, for snapping the photos. At 8, he's starting to get the hang of using a camera. (He purposefully and thoughtfully positioned me so that part of the Christmas tree could be seen.)