Thanksgiving

We enjoyed a great feast at my parents' house on Thanksgiving Day.

I contributed apple pie and rolls. Check out the stackable cooling racks, courtesy of Pampered Chef. Dan likes me to use his family recipe. I may try out a Pampered Chef one next time.

That cute pilgrim and Indian are my kids eating their Thanksgiving feast -- yes, popcorn, goldfish crackers, and juice boxes. I told them to try all the great food, and they replied, "No thank you!"

I've decided to use this photo for our Christmas family newsletter. Now I just need to write it!

Quotes of the week

"Princess me!" -- Sophia, after Dan put on her fancy dress, seen above.

"I don't want to live here any more!" -- Nathan, after his friend left because he was in a bad mood. He chased after her, and she brought him back and announced, "Nathan's ready to give you a hug now."

"I love you more!" -- Nathan, after I told him the same line. He really can be sweet.

Grateful moment

I'm grateful I got to participate in the 12 Days of Christmas for Nathan's class. I read The Night Before Christmas and gave "sugar plums" (candy) to each of the children. His teacher wrote me a thank-you note, and I agree with her comment that Nathan enjoys having me come to his class. He even rested his head on my lap for a bit while I read.

I'm also grateful for the Christmas season because it's one time I find it a must to do holiday baking. I had to hide gingerbread cutout cookies from Nathan since I'm giving some away. He would have gobbled all of them up if he could. Sophia prefers chocolate chip.