Around 12:00pm, you sat in your high chair and concentrated on peeling clementines (probably your favorite pass-time of late) while I prepared you a gourmet lunch of string cheese. Instead of complaining, you ate it up, all the while singing silly songs about "goat cheese" and "When Orange went to Bethlehem." I was never quick enough with the camera to capture your really, really funny lyrics- or your jazzy jingle bells/Primary songs medley.
Sufficiently nourished by our pseudo lunch, we invited Mary Poppins into the living room and she took us climbing over a few "roof-tops" and "chimneys." We pretended to know all the words of "Chim-Chiminee" and "Step in Time." Every jump off of the tallest chimney was followed by bursts of your silly laughter.
At 3:30pm we gave up roof dancing and headed for the bathtub. All of that soot! We were cleaned up in no time, ready to chat with a few RAs, and ready to finally emerge from our little fortress. 
We went to the "dinner place" for some Daddy time.
And then we went to Target where you didn't hesitate to let all the customers within earshot know that you "don't like the toilets at Target! But I like this part! ($1 aisle)"
Sigh. Indeed, you do not like the toilets at Target. Our visit ended, like so many visits to Target end, in a mad dash to the car and through the night to get you home in time. You made it. (You always do.) We were both relieved. And now I have a toothbrush.
Right now you're asleep, in your pack 'n' play that is two inches too small to accommodate your two&ahalf year old self. But you don't complain. You just sleep.
And while you sleep, your Dad and I look through the gifts we can't wait to watch you open on Christmas morning.
(We even open up a present of our own! We know that you'll love the lamb and manger "anniversary" additions to our Christmas Nativity. Bless your heart, Wes!!!)
Finally, we close your door so that the the sounds of Voldemort and Dumbledoor dueling down the hall won't disturb you.
Good night, little angel. See you in the morning!
14 comments:
SOooooooo cute!
Oh I am so relieved to know that other people don't open their blinds or shower before 4! That's been my month of December!
What a cute post!
Lori, you can just feel the sweetness of your little family through these posts. Sometimes it's good to have a mostly lazy day and pseudo lunch. No matter what kind of day you have, Lucy is just SO lucky to be so loved and so well taken care of.
Every time I read your posts I find myself in tears. Perhaps it is the way you write or the adventures that you have, but I really think that it is the love you have for your family and for life. Each day I am reminded of the things that I need to work on.
Madelyn doesn't like the Target toilets either!!! We usually have to escort her as far away as possible before we flush.
Your days are so simple yet you find an adventure in all of them. I would love some tips.
The sights and sounds and tasts of Christmas seem to reside in that little Truman Home. I too find tears of gratitude and wonder of it all.... YOU are such a 'lesson' to me. Love you, and Wes and Little Lucy more than you can imagine. dwp
Counting down the days until I have you here with me! I loved this post and I'm glad for the tip to stay away from Target bathrooms!
I am amazed Lucy made it all the way home from Target! That's a far drive, but it gives me hope as potty training season nears...love you guys!
Sweetie, I'm reading this post at 3:00 p.m....still in my pjs with unbrushed hair and teeth....I have no 2 year old excuse. Thank you for making my day better. Love you guys to pieces. Great to see you last week.
Love love love this post! So sweet and fun!
I'm pretty sure Lucy knows "goat cheese song" better than my Sr. Primary kids! So adorable!
I love me a good "don't leave the house until 4 p.m. day." Sometimes it's just so nice to see a blank spot on the old planner and think, well, perfect, today we can just PLAY. And snuggle. ;)
Lazy days are the best! The other day I finally got to have a lazy day with my kids, and it was so much fun and so relaxing that I made a goal not to leave the house so much! I'm glad you are having a great December!
Okay... just watched the video and I have to say that Lucy is that cutest thing ever! And YOU are so good to teach her so many primary songs!!!
All the little videos of Lucy she will love, and most of all she will know how much you love her!
I have memory clips of my long since grown little ones that play over and over in my heart and make me smile. Thanks for sharing Lucy and your love for her with us.
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