Santa, Surgery & A Visit From Nana

What a week it has been.  To start the kids were out of school Monday and Tuesday for conferences.  Jake and Julianna's teachers all said what joy they are to have in class.  It's always nice to hear good things about your kids.  Since we had a couple days I worked in lots of fun!  We went to Chuck E Cheese on Monday and then Tuesday we were off for our yearly visit to see Santa. 

I packed so much into the day I forgot about poor Grace needing a nap.  Ugh, so of course as we are in line she is fussy and so tired.  I knew the picture and visit with Santa was not going to go well.  But I should have just believed in the magic of Santa.  I sat that fussy baby on his lap and she instantly stopped.  Just stared at him in awe.  Then the photographer said cheese and shook a toy and huge smiles broke out.  It was great!

Friday Julianna had to have some hand surgery.  She had a trigger thumb and while it NEVER slowed her down we thought it best to go ahead and get it corrected.  It was a long wait for a blessedly short surgery.  The wrapped her tiny hand up with a very purple bandage and we were home in time for lunch...which she chowed down! Poor thing hadn't eaten since dinner the night before. 

I have to give a huge thanks to Nana!  She came and took care of things and was such a huge help to me over the past few days!  Especially when Julianna thought it was a good idea to stick that bandage in a fountain!  She was also here for our churches Hands On Christmas.  The kids get to make all kinds of crafts and its lots of fun.  Its a great way to kick off the holiday season!

Auburn

It was that time of year again.  Time to pack up and take the kids to the Auburn Homecoming game.  Yes, I know we are not exactly awesome at football this year but you still show up.  Brian was definitely looking forward to seeing Auburn win a game.  The first quarter I was a little nervous but Auburn came through with a win...finally.

In spite of an upset tummy (FYI it is NOT a good idea to go rolling down huge hills after lots of M&M's and lemonade...hence the wardrobe change) Julianna clearly had the best time.  She danced, sang, yelled, jumped and cheered Auburn to a victory.  Brian told her about football and she listened with open ears and a smile on her face.  I asked her when I was putting her to sleep if she had fun and she said "I love Auburn."

Brian asked me on the way home if I had fun.  Hmm.  Taking 3 kids under 5 to a football game is tough and exhausting so my answer: I love that we make the effort.  Then I gave it more thought and looked though my pictures.  I love Auburn.  I love driving into the town.  I love that by making the effort to go to football games my kids will know Auburn.  I love that they run and play tackle in front of Samford Hall.  I love that they clap to the fight song and pretend they know the words.  I love they know Aubie says "War Eagle HEY!"  I love they like Toomer's Lemonade.  I love to see them playing in toilet paper hanging from our beloved trees.  I hope by taking them each year to this place Brian and I love they will love it and maybe call it their school someday.

 They got that right!