This holiday season has been one of the most fun in recent memory. I love experiencing it with the freshness offered by a three-year-old's perspective. It's full of wonder and magic.
- Going to a youth production of the Nutcracker with Maddie, Grammy, Naomi and her mom Melanie at the Prado Theatre in Balboa Park. The girls sat on the edge of their seats for the entire first Act, with Maddie belting out questions about the story. I told her she would be such a cute mouse or snow angel, to which she replied, "I hate mice, I want to be THE girl." The girl Clara just so happened to share Madeline's real name, which she thought was cool. Naomi & Maddie start their Pre-Ballet I class in January (along with dear friend Milly)!
- Hosting a Christmas party for our teen mentoring group. The girls fought over who got to read what part in our Christmas story script from last year. Looks like we found a new tradition. Everyone really enjoyed being together. A few girls got salon treatments a la Carla (one of the teens), while the rest of us sang Christmas carols. Good times. (Pics forthcoming.)
- Maddie meeting Santa for the first time at her Preschool's Holiday potluck and being appropriately star-struck. He gave her a wrapped book. On the way home, she exclaimed, "On CHRISTMAS, Santa does not bring books, he brings TOYS." I decided not to debate with her on this one.
- Strolling through the Garrison Street lights with friends, followed by hot chocolate and cookie decorating at the g'parents. The kids LOVED it. They oooo'd and aw'd and managed to not get hit by any moving vehicles.
- Anticipating Christmas. One more week!
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What a wonderful time of year! Thanks for the photos and account of your holiday activities. We love it!!!!
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