Yesterday I was way under the weather and this morning both the kids were definitely not themselves so I kept Kate home. Instead of resting, we got straight to work on a gingerbread house. Out of no where yesterday, she requested that we make one. It just so happened that earlier in the week I had picked up our annual pre-baked, pre-assembled kit. Let the merriment begin. For the most part it was quite merry. Elliott ate the candy while Kate and I co-decorated with the treats that were left. Meanwhile our home renovations continued in the background, Kate making each tradesperson stop to admire her work. They were all very good sports and she was thrilled with our end product.
"El, we decorate, we don't eat."
Our completed gingerbread house. Home to Shrek's and our good friend - Gingee.
Tonight the kids received a very special delivery. The return address was the North Pole and it contained the book
The Elf on the Shelf. Supposedly, Santa is going to be sending one of his Elf helpers to our house to report back to him on Kate and Elliott's daily behaviour(s). When he shows up we have to name him, talk to him, we can't touch him and we have to put our very best feet forward in front of him. I can't wait. The kids long list for names include: Daadaa, Wazley, Waawaat. Hopefully we have a little time before his arrival to refine our options.
It's starting to feel a lot like Christmas. Well, with the exception of having worn T-shirts outside today to play on our very green lawn.
One last shout out. This one to our cousin and nephew Aidan who turns eight today. Aidan, Kate was confounded after dinner tonight trying to figure out how we were going to eat your birthday cupcakes. Do you think you could freeze us a couple? We love you. Happy birthday!
CAKE
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