December 9 with the kids

Tuesday:  It's just a little over two weeks now until Christmas Day. It has been a nice wintery few weeks, and it certainly LOOKS like Christmas everywhere. I feel pretty "ready" for it--but then I always wish that Christmas would last many more days than it does. Mostly because people seem nicer during this time of year. Perhaps they are more conscious of Christ's coming to earth--how entirely awesome it was for Him to come! I long for more of Him in my heart, and evidence of His Spirit in my life, surrendering my heart to His. I play Christmas music a lot when I am at home. There are so many beautiful Carols and hymns that tell His story. Ah ... my faith is so small--please grow me, Lord.

I had fun playing with my kiddos this afternoon. Brendan came home from school first, as always. He told me he has a Christmas concert Monday evening--YAY! I love to go and hear Brendan sing. It's one of the highest forms of pleasure in my life. I invited him over to spend the night this Friday. He said he will come! I'm always shocked by his acceptance. We plan to go to the Christmas play over at Calvary, with cookies and hot chocolate to follow. Brendan likes plays and music--so this should be a nice time.

Dylan and Kelly were home early--Dylan teaches a class Tuesday evenings, and Kelly had a meeting to attend over at their church--but she brought us a pizza to have for dinner. I'm to stay until their neighbor, Piper, comes over to carry on childcare at about 6:30.

I did remember (rather last-minute) to snap a few pictures today--but I only took TWO:

We played a game of UNO, the dinosaur edition with special rules. 

I missed taking a picture of Cal today. He was in "wild" form. I'm never quite sure where on earth he gets half of the things in his head--he's a very funny little kid, though; always surprising me with his boldness, his energy and fun. 

These Tuesdays come and go too quickly!