The Girls

I had the girls of course this weekend. Little Macenzie doesn't remember Christmas trees and all the lights. She walked into the house Saturday evening and said, "Nanna, is it twistmas? Did you get me a present ?"

I have a small artificial tree in the dining room/den. This tree's purpose was for all of the decorations Steve's children had gotten for him over the years. This being the fourth year that he will not see his children, I didn't drag out all of those old boxes, rather put up blue and silver ornaments, and the girls really loved it. But I saved the best for last.

This old house we live in has four small bedrooms. Very drafty bedrooms. The two rooms up front are FINALLY made into guest rooms - each with a twin bed and more floor space. The girls aren't too sure about sleeping where they aren't right close to Nanna and Pappa, so I give in each time and make a giant pallet in the big living room. (Our bedroom door opens to this living room). We kept them occupied in the den, dining room and kitchen until it got close to bedtime. I asked Steve to keep them in there until I had their bedding ready, and lit the big live tree in the living room. They were amazed. This tree nearly touches the ceiling. Macenzie said, "Oh my goodness !! Its twistmas Nanna !". Jeidyn just looked at me and said, "Nanna, why didn't you let be put stuff on it ? " Poor baby. She's the oldest, and always my helper. I've had her with me nearly every Christmas of her life. All but one I suppose. She's my little sidekick.

So after baking cookies, we talked about Jesus' birthday, and we showed them the various nativity scenes around and they had a great night. I do believe they all want their birthdays to be Christmas birthdays - rather than Dora or Princess or Little Mermaid. !!!

We woke up Sunday morning and Macenzie climbed in bed with us. "Pappa, Is it twistmas?" I think its so sweet.

Steve and I realized that this Christmas, knock on wood, will be our first Christmas since we've been married that no one was living with us, no one was estranged from spouses, and this will be our first Christmas together alone. Looking forward to it. Believe me !