This Christmas season I was blessed with the opportunity to see my sweet little P perform in her first Christmas program! The teachers really didn't tell us anything about it, and I made sure to not ask questions so that I could be completely surprised! I've been waiting for these special moments for so long, but as I was sitting there waiting for her to come out, I started thinking about how it came all too fast. The 30 minute wait felt like an eternity and my stomach was full of
butterflys. I know, I'm pathetic!
The Christmas "play" was based on Christmas around the world...which I really didn't get because all they did was sing songs like Jingle Bells and Santa Clause is Coming to Town
haha! But it was still precious!
And there she is...my sweet little Angel! You can barely tell, but I have a red circle around her face so you can see her. Go figure she would be the one laughing and cutting up instead of singing her song. She had a blast though, and it melted my heart.
I stay teary-eyed the entire program, but somehow I managed to keep it all together. I just couldn't help but think how fast time has gone by and how much I cherish this sweet little girl.
I had fully planned on having all the teachers and classmates goodies put together for the day of the Christmas program, but of course I didn't get them done in time. So I worked till midnight on Sunday to get them done. I made each of the kids ornaments with their initials, put together their little buckets of goodies, and made reindeer food for the teachers. Whew.
While I was working hard on P's classmate gifts, I could hear her just talking up a storm in her bedroom. When I rounded the corner to see what she was doing, I found this...
She was sitting in her chair reading a book to all her babies. *Sigh* You can't tell here, but there was a baby sitting in the stroller, one in the chair with her, and one on the floor in front of her propped up in front of the nightstand. When she caught me taking a picture of her, she just turned around and smiled, and went right back to reading!
After I sat there and just listened to her for a while, I had to get back to work! Here's a pic of the
yummmmy Reindeer Food I make every year.
And the little buckets I filled with goodies for Presley's friends :)
Each of them had a pack of stickers, a Santa or Frosty straw, a candy cane, and their personalized ornament.
I got all of the teachers a $10 gift card to Target, body wash, body lotion, and hand sanitizer from Bath and Body Works, and a bucket of Reindeer Food. And this is what I ended up with!
And while we're on this topic...do any of you have any ideas for Teacher's gifts? I had the hardest time with this. I know that people tend to make treats for teachers because its cheap and easy, but I really wanted to get them something they would enjoy. Any ideas for future reference are welcomed!
And last but not least, Presley on pajama day! My mom got her these sweet pj's from Pottery Barn and they are the softest. things. ever. I want some for myself!!! Then of course she had to wear her bunny slippers. She's such a mess, but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Speaking of a "mess," thats what I was yesterday when I picked her up from school. When I got to the car, I realized that there was a letter attached to her daily sheet...a letter informing me that they were moving her up to the 3 yr old class on Monday. WHAT?! I mean, it's obviously not a huge shocker...she is about to be 3 in February. And Lord, I've been talking about her birthday party for a freakin week! But I just couldn't hold back the tears when I saw it written on paper...still makes me cry just thinking about it. I just don't know where the time went! And on top of that, I LOOOVE her teacher, Miss Ashley. I don't know who will have a harder time with this transition...me, Presley, or Miss Ashley. So say a prayer for all of us come Monday morning!
Well have a happy Wednesday! I'll post pictures of Christmas Eve and Day tomorrow, and that will pretty much wrap up our busy month!
Our tree "BP"..."Before Presley" haha. These are just the gifts for our families.
Christmas "Adam" at the Pair house. FYI...Christmas Adam is the night before Christmas Eve, ya know...because Adam came before Eve hah. Thats a shout out to my work bestie Laura!
Our attempt at a picture of the grandkids...makes me laugh because we told them all to hug and this is what we got haha.
My sister-in-law Maegan with her sweet little boys.
Me and my sweet P!
Our sweet kiddos!
At the beginning of December, I took my oldest nephew Will to Paint-a-Piece so that he could make something for Maegan. When we got there, I asked him what he wanted to make her and he goes "I want to paint her that dog...you know, because she could keep that out all year round" haha! Love it...and she did, too!
On to some gifts....
One of the gifts I got Ben was this cute little hat that says "Dude"...so Ben!! And a matching shirt as well...
We also had all the grandkids put their hand prints on a cookie jar for my MIL, their Nanny!
Making Christmas cookies
A few that we made for Santa
Now here is round two of the Christmas gifts... Presley's gifts from us and Santa :)
All of her Santa gifts were wrapped in this really cute striped paper and Joy name tags.
I think Santa did a great job picking out the paper, tags, and gifts!
She loved her Fancy Nancy telephone and dog, Frenchy
And the cute little jewelry box that her Aunt JJ got her :)
Presley's first North Face. No we're not crazy, we bought it two sizes bigger so she could wear it a while.
My sweetboy Jake...the best Christmas gift I ever received eight short years ago.
And the number one request on her list...sadly, was not the biggest hit of the mornin'
Taking her baby on a ride
Santa brought Presley this conductor's hat, handkerchief and train whistle all the way from the Polar Express!
Loving on her new bitty baby from Nanny, and the new outfit Santa brought her.
To YaYa's and Poppy's we go!
My parents absolutely spoiled Presley...shocker. She basically bought out the toy section at Pottery Barn...apparently she can only have the best. Heres her new stroller...
My mom also monogrammed some blankets for "Baby Belle"
Belle also has a book bag and lunch box that matches Presley's...super cute!
Her new puppy dog that she named Snow White hah.
Fancy Nancy dress of course!
Daddy tightening the strings on her new pink guitar
Other than the tent Santa brought her, the sleeping bag is definitely her favorite gift! I've been eyeing the Shabby Dog sleeping bag at PB for a few years and couldnt wait till she was old enough to get one!
And of course Baby Belle had to get one, too.
My favorite gift of the day...this sweet little plate Presley gave me. Her hand print is Santa :)
And my Toms...
And of course Presley also got us a Popcorn...aka "Toptorn"...maker just for "us."
That night we just came back to the house and relaxed. I napped, Presley napped, Clinton worked out. Then we ate leftover breakfast for dinner, watched Toy Story 3...which FYI no one told me it was sad!!!...and then just enjoyed our new loot.
Good Night!!!
