How was everyone's Christmas or Hanukkah?

[Guest guest]

Good Morning All -

I'm hoping everyone had a wonderful Holiday and things are starting

to return to normal, whatever that may be.

did great on Christmas, it was really fun to watch him. He

was very involved this year - the first year he ever stayed for the

whole thing! He was so cute, after he'd open a present, he'd hold

out his arms and say, " " - as if to say, Ahem, my turn! Oh it

was so cute. He loved all his gifts - most of all the Buzz Lightyear

Grammie found for him and the Star Wars dress up outfit from his Aunt

and Uncle! He's loving them both.

Of course the internal therapist and teacher in me couldn't help but

buy games and puzzles in hopes that it helps pass the winter months

when sledding isn't an option! He hasn't touched those yet! No

surprise, I'd like a talking Buzz better myself.

Look forward to hearing how all the other " kids " did! Big and Little!

Take care,

Jayne

[Guest guest]

Hi Jayne,

I didn't bother setting the clock thinking that Zeb would be up early as usual

to open presents. I jumped up at 9am and he was still fast asleep. My crew

usually starts coming in at 10. I was scrambling to get the food on. I got Zeb

up to open his gifts before the grands piled in. He told me that he knows that

there is no Santa. He liked his new clothes and cd's, grabbed his pile and took

them to his room. He spent most of the day in his closet under the stairs in the

play room. The older grandchildren had to stay downstairs to stop the little

ones from terrorizing him. They open his closet door and Zeb grabs it to close

it. I am so afraid that one of the little ones with get their fingers or arm

shut in the door. Zeb has no patience for them after an hour. I have that

problem myself. I am looking forward to a quiet New Year.

Charlyne

Subject: How was everyone's Christmas or Hanukkah?

To:

Date: Sunday, December 28, 2008, 11:31 AM

Good Morning All -

I'm hoping everyone had a wonderful Holiday and things are starting

to return to normal, whatever that may be.

did great on Christmas, it was really fun to watch him. He

was very involved this year - the first year he ever stayed for the

whole thing! He was so cute, after he'd open a present, he'd hold

out his arms and say, " " - as if to say, Ahem, my turn! Oh it

was so cute. He loved all his gifts - most of all the Buzz Lightyear

Grammie found for him and the Star Wars dress up outfit from his Aunt

and Uncle! He's loving them both.

Of course the internal therapist and teacher in me couldn't help but

buy games and puzzles in hopes that it helps pass the winter months

when sledding isn't an option! He hasn't touched those yet! No

surprise, I'd like a talking Buzz better myself.

Look forward to hearing how all the other " kids " did! Big and Little!

Take care,

Jayne

[Guest guest]

It was 's first Christmas that he didn't leave the room for presents. He

really seemed to enjoy it and said " That was great. That was fun. " Those are

some of the rote phrases he uses for when things are good. It was nice to see.

He also joined the family when perservating on his new Elmo toy. Annoying, but

great to see him seeking out people for company instead of doing this alone in

another room as he would have last year.

is 9 now. He had no idea what Christmas meant on Christmas Eve, but he was

happy to join in when he saw the presents. He enjoyed church on Christmas Eve,

too. Wouldn't eat in the large group table setting but ate well with just me on

the couch. So it was a good thing overall.

Beth

How was everyone's Christmas or Hanukkah?

Good Morning All -

I'm hoping everyone had a wonderful Holiday and things are starting

to return to normal, whatever that may be.

did great on Christmas, it was really fun to watch him. He

was very involved this year - the first year he ever stayed for the

whole thing! He was so cute, after he'd open a present, he'd hold

out his arms and say, " " - as if to say, Ahem, my turn! Oh it

was so cute. He loved all his gifts - most of all the Buzz Lightyear

Grammie found for him and the Star Wars dress up outfit from his Aunt

and Uncle! He's loving them both.

Of course the internal therapist and teacher in me couldn't help but

buy games and puzzles in hopes that it helps pass the winter months

when sledding isn't an option! He hasn't touched those yet! No

surprise, I'd like a talking Buzz better myself.

Look forward to hearing how all the other " kids " did! Big and Little!

Take care,

Jayne

[Guest guest]

nathan had a good christmas too, he kept finding the presents with his name and

opening them im the middle of the night the last couple days before christmas

when i was putting presents under the tree so it wouldnt look sare drab. Next

year HIS presents wont go under until christmas eve, lol, but at least i know he

can read his name real well. He got his muppet show 3rd season, his batman lego

game, some clothes,  and a mickey mouse clubhouse digital camera, which he loves

and the button is the perfect size for his chubby fingers, lol. It takes 150

pics without card and then has a sd card slot too, and can push the magic wand

button and take a picture with mickey or daisy etc. its very neat, hubby and i

playe with it too,lol. He did a fantastic job at church on christmas eve,

followed along on the program until it was candle lighting time (highlight of

the evening for him,lol) also was eager and social at grandparents too. He had a

very good

year. shawna

 

 

 http://sewshawna.blogspot.com

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To:

Sent: Sunday, December 28, 2008 10:42:58 PM

Subject: Re: How was everyone's Christmas or Hanukkah?

Hi Jayne,

I didn't bother setting the clock thinking that Zeb would be up early as usual

to open presents. I jumped up at 9am and he was still fast asleep. My crew

usually starts coming in at 10. I was scrambling to get the food on. I got Zeb

up to open his gifts before the grands piled in. He told me that he knows that

there is no Santa. He liked his new clothes and cd's, grabbed his pile and took

them to his room. He spent most of the day in his closet under the stairs in the

play room. The older grandchildren had to stay downstairs to stop the little

ones from terrorizing him. They open his closet door and Zeb grabs it to close

it. I am so afraid that one of the little ones with get their fingers or arm

shut in the door. Zeb has no patience for them after an hour. I have that

problem myself. I am looking forward to a quiet New Year.

Charlyne

From: jacksonsmom99 <jacksonsmom99@ yahoo.com>

Subject: How was everyone's Christmas or Hanukkah?

To: @yahoogrou ps.com

Date: Sunday, December 28, 2008, 11:31 AM

Good Morning All -

I'm hoping everyone had a wonderful Holiday and things are starting

to return to normal, whatever that may be.

did great on Christmas, it was really fun to watch him. He

was very involved this year - the first year he ever stayed for the

whole thing! He was so cute, after he'd open a present, he'd hold

out his arms and say, " " - as if to say, Ahem, my turn! Oh it

was so cute. He loved all his gifts - most of all the Buzz Lightyear

Grammie found for him and the Star Wars dress up outfit from his Aunt

and Uncle! He's loving them both.

Of course the internal therapist and teacher in me couldn't help but

buy games and puzzles in hopes that it helps pass the winter months

when sledding isn't an option! He hasn't touched those yet! No

surprise, I'd like a talking Buzz better myself.

Look forward to hearing how all the other " kids " did! Big and Little!

Take care,

Jayne

[Guest guest]

Tori did better this year with the gifts. Usually she flips when it is time to

OPEN them. For years we had to just not wrap them. Well, she opened 4 and then

that was that! Better than none! She loved her gifts, but the opening of them

is too much for her.

Liz