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- Parker is a snow child. He can spend hours outside in the freezing cold as long as there is snow on the ground. I remember being the same way. He made this snowman all by himself with only a tiny bit of help getting the nose to stay put.

- I am a sentimental fool. I got all teary-eyed when my boys brought home the ornaments they had made at school. I can just picture their little hands making them and I am grateful for a tangible memory that will make me happy every Christmas.

- Like his brother before him, Jack refused to participate in his Christmas program. What a surprise. (sarcasm intended)

- Parker gave me the gift he chose at the Santa Shop at school. It is a coffee mug with a reindeer on it. I am going to use that mug every day for the rest of my life. He was so proud of his selection and so thoughtful. I do drink coffee every morning and I love that he gave it some thought and came up with a nice choice. He chose carefully for everyone. His little chest was all puffed out with pride.

-I cleaned most of the day yesterday and today my feet and back ache. I soooooo want to keep my home orderly because it just makes me happy. But, for some reason, I struggle with doing it.

- We are celebrating Christmas with Tracy and Ryan, Stella and Jake today. Tracy and I decided not to exchange gifts this year.

- I made a scrapbook for Mrs. Fitzgerald and it turned out really well. It was fun to make and easier than it appears. And best of all, she loved it which was a gift in itself to Parker.