For the second year in a row we have spent Christmas Eve at the Forsythe's. Unexpectedly two years in a row Santa shows up at their house. The first year, they had no idea who it was since they had just moved in. This year they may have an idea. But what a fun thing to happen!!
You know that you are getting old when you husband plays Santa Claus. Chuck was a good sport this year and dressed up as Santa for the entire 2nd graade. I have a friends daughter in my class, and when "Santa" Came in she said to her Mom..."I know that's Chuck, I am not an IDIOT!" Then he went down to John Paul's class and when he walked in John Paul whispered to his friend "I think that's my Dad". So, rule #1. When you play Santa, go where kids don't know you!! Luckily the other 120 kids had no idea!!! Thanks Santa!!
(The most handsome one in the picture)
You can always tell it's fall around our house. With more than 25 HUGE trees in our yard, we can't get away from them.
We got news late last night that Chuck's Mom died. The only Grandma our kids had. The kids were asleep so my good friend Melanie came over and stayed while Chuck and I went over to her house. Boy, It was tough. My Mom died 14 years ago and it brings tender feelings. We got home about 3 in the morning and found Annelise on the couch with Melanie. Her cousin had texted her and told her while we were gone. I am so glad that we didn't leave the kids home alone. She would have woken up to us gone.
The kids are having a tough time. They loved her so much. In Grandma's eyes they were always right.It was their parents who were wrong.
Grandma was our kids biggest fan. They were the best football player and soccer player and swimmers on the field and in the pool. (Even when they lost).
We know about the cycle of life and we believe in the Plan of Salvation. We will hang on to our faith and keep in our hearts that we will see her again.
I don't have much to post. But I was tired of seeing the mouse at the top of the page. I am happy to admit that we are free from mice (I think). I was feeling a litte bad about killing the poor little things. In my 2nd grade class for read-a-loud after lunch I am reading the kids "The Tale of Desperaux". It's about a little mouse with oversized ears that falls in love with a princess. It is such a cute story that makes you fall in love with this little mouse. Anyway, the other day we read a darling chapter and I came home to find a dead mouse. Talk about feeling bad. The movie is coming out in December and I always recommend reading the book before you see the movie. So, if you are looking for a good book to read to your kids or if you older kids are looking for a good book. Have them read it before they see the movie.
