Yesterday we went to the library, we got a bunch of Christmas books, and the puppy puppet that Skyler is madly in love with!
She's named the puppet "Mr. Runaway" and is dead set on getting a dog just like him for Christmas. Unfortunately? This poor kid is going to be disappointed because we are NOT getting a dog for Christmas. But? She gets major points for the name - "Mr. Runaway" is the most AWESOME name for a dog I've ever heard! (Although I hope he doesn't actually runaway!)
This morning, we found Chip-Chip reading the Olivia book that she checked out yesterday! She thought it was hilarious!!
This morning we woke up to find that Chip-Chip must have made his trip to the North Pole and back, and he must have had time to spare because he had started to color in a page on Skyler's Giant Coloring Book!!
(And that rascal left the crayons spread all over the place!!)
You may remember, in 2010 we had Elfred Jingle, visit us from the North Pole! He did such a good job visiting our house that he was promoted to head toy maker at Santa's Workship!) Last year, we had a new elf visit us, Skyler got to pick his name out and everything!
Well, this morning we were watching the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade and they had an Elf on the Shelf Balloon!! Skyler was so excited, she asked if I thought our elf would be visiting us again this year. I told her that I hadn't yet heard from Santa, but he had promised us last year he would come back.
About halfway through the parade, we had to leave to take Ryan to the truck - he's gone until Christmas now. But on our way home Skyler said to me "Mommy, I miss Daddy, but I hope our elf comes while he's gone!"
Fast Forward to this afternoon, Skyler was watching a movie and I was cleaning the kitchen when the doorbell rang!! (We celebrated Thanksgiving last week, since we knew Ryan wouldn't be home today.) I told Skyler to go ahead and check it, and well... just watch the movie!
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We had to open the book to check for sure, but it's definitely Chip-Chip! He's back to spend another Advent season with us, and Skyler couldn't be more excited!!
**Be sure to check back soon for more Chip-Chip adventures!**
(I've already posted the 11/23 entry - complete with Skyler's reaction this morning as she found what Chip-Chip was up to!)
I want to start with the disclaimer here! I try to avoid politics in my online life in general - I don't like to alienate people, and I am so thankful that there are many of us out there who have such diverse qualities. In real life? I'm more than happy to discuss politics with you. I don't always agree with you, nor do I expect you to agree with me. (Just ask my husband - whom I tend to occasionally disagree with when it comes to national politics!) I'm happy to have a discussion with you - maybe we can both learn something.
So for everyone who voted - no matter what direction? Thank you for doing your part.
For everyone who says they are moving to Canada? Please do - I'm tired of that threat!
For anyone who is offended by this post (or my beliefs)? Well, I'm sorry that you're offended so easily.
I also must ad this disclaimer: I do not speak for my entire household on this front. I know that we agreed this election on a lot of things - but that I am not putting words in my husbands mouth! Now... Let's get on to the fun stuff!!
This election season Skyler and I have had some AWESOME opportunities! And tonight we were able to attend our local "Party" to support the Pueblo Democrats! And of course, the night went our way!!
(As a life-long Democrat? This has been a pretty exciting year to me, and I owe a HUGE amount of thanks to my friend Megan for Rally Tickets and the invite to tonight's party!)
When the evening was still "young" Skyler looked at me and said:
"Mommy, is Obama driving a Ferrari? Because they usually win the race."
Wrong race my dear, but I like your sentiment!
Pueblo Union Depot
The sign we sat beneath
Skyler and her good friend, Mabel, played with Barbies for most of the night.
When they announced that President Obama had won enough Electoral Votes to be re-elected the room went nuts! Skyler and Mabel immediately climbed up on their chairs and started clapping, hollering and dancing!
