Christmas night my dad, brother, and sister (and her boyfriend) all came over for a little dinner and family time. They arrived separately this year now that everyone is driving so our small family dinner must have looked like a huge party to the neighbors :-) After dinner we had some good conversation, opened presents, and played Apples to Apples. As always, we had a great time and wondered why we don't do this all the time.
Christmas Eve night Daniel's mom and sister came over for dinner and presents. The kids played with the Wii and we watched the video of Owen's Christmas program from school (thanks for recording that, Pa) and laughed at the Jeff Dunham Christmas special.
We just finished up with Owen's super soccer season last Saturday (lost in the first round of the playoffs, but Owen had two goals) and now we have free time again. :-)
No, not quite. The end of soccer season means the beginning of basketball season for Sara. Owen has decided he needs a break (me too, Owen, me too) and won't be playing basketball this year. Anyway, Sara loves playing Upward basketball and is excited for practice to start in December. Still, we get a break until then, right? :-)
No, not quite. Sara went to auditions for winterguard this week and is excited about being part of the Byrnes Spin Club this year. She'll have practices at Byrnes (odd seeing her walking my halls) and several competitions after the first of the year. Most of the competitions are close by(upstate), but a couple are out of state (road trip!!). Either way, grandparents, aunts/uncles, etc... are invited to attend with us.
So, the kids are busy and that means we're busy right with them, but I'm not complaining. It's good for them to be involved in things they enjoy. It keeps them focused and out of mischief. It also will build people/team skills and memories that will last a lifetime. Besides, what mom doesn't relish every opportunity to beam over the accomplishments of her babies?
