This year was so stressful during the holidays. The gift guide kept me insanely busy. Not to mention things were super hectic around here having another person and a dog living with us, and my brothers and dad around 24/7. 8 people and 3 dogs in a 2 bedroom house just dose not work.
Then I found out my grandma was in the hospital and my family's Christmas celebration would be canceled. That bummed me out and I was really worried about her.
Then the kicker happened and it was like dejavue {spelling?}, only this time not on Christmas day. The Man ended up going to the ER yesterday and spending the night in the hospital.
After Lil Man breaking his arm 2 months ago and then all those doctor visits, Big Bro getting stitches and now this, I just swear we need a break and some good luck. I told my neighbor that I should probably start wearing a helmet and some padding around just in case I'm next.
So needless to say, it's been a pretty stressful season.
But, enough wining and crying from me. Here's some of my favorite shots from Christmas Eve and Christmas day. I didn't take a whole lot because it literally was just chaotic.
Here's the Man's nephew dressed up in a Santa suit after the Christmas Eve party at his aunt's house. He's got Big Bro on his lap along with his super adorable baby boy.
I love to have fun with the kids. I suppose you could say I like to mess with them at times. Big Bro had an Xbox 360 that kept red lighting, so the Man told the boys he'd get them the Kinect for Christmas. They were pretty much expecting it then. Well we did get them an Xbox 360 Kinect, but I just couldn't resist being a little sneaky about it, especially because of the fact that they were expecting it. I stuffed a box about twice the size full of newspaper and slid the console in it sideways, then wrapped it up. It was such a big box that they thought it was something else the whole time it was under the tree.
They opened all of their presents {besides that} and I said "So did you guys have an awesome Christmas, or what?" Lil Man yelled "Yeah", but Big Bro said yeah quietly with somewhat of a disappointed expression on his face.
Then I grabbed that big box, told them there was one more present and they tore into it. Here's their expressions after taking all the newspaper off the top. It's totally priceless, even though I couldn't actually see Lil Man's face from my angle. You can totally see the smile on his head though!
So, what's even better than getting an Xbox 360 Kinect? How about the big box that mom put it in! You can barely see it, but his left leg is in the box. What a goof ball, eh?
I need to take a little breather and spend some time with my family, but things will get back to normal around here soon I'm hoping.
I hope you all had a wonderful Christmas and I'm wishing all of you a very Happy New Year!
8 comments:
In time you will want Christmas to come all over again. I do wish you and your family better luck in 2011!
Sorry your Christmas so so chaotic. I hope 2011 brings many good things...and that was super sneaky with the Xbox, way to go!
I know the end of this year has been so crazy for you. My gift guide had me seeing double it was so insane! Then my computer started having issues the day after Thanksgiving and everything, review wise, went downhill from there! UGH! Here's to starting off the new year with everyone in good health!
~Mimi
Very cute! I love tricking kids! lol. Hope things are better for you in 2011!
awww. Sorry it was so chaotic for you. Here's to the new year and a fresh start. :) May it hold all the wonderful things you deserve.
Sorry about 1. not being able to visit & comment as much as I have wanted to, it's been totally hectic here, too; and 2. all the sickness and craziness at your house.
Thanks for sharing the nice photos from your Christmas celebrations. I did the same thing with a Nintendo64 (dating myself, I know) for my kids when they were little, but I used 4 different boxes inside a huge gift bag. It makes it more fun that way & they didn't know they were getting one because they were all sold out everywhere that year.
Wishing you all a wonderful 2011 full of love, laughter and GOOD health!!
Stress this time of year puts a damper on things. I know :( I'm sorry and totally understand your need to take a break. Soak your family up! Enjoy them :)
It seemed like a LOT of people felt this way about Christmas this year. I was looking forward to it all being over and being able to relax with our kids too. (We finally finished on New Years' Eve Day AND yesterday, on New Years DAY with holiday family parties. I did the same sneaky thing with a family gift here...put my exercise weights (umm...the ones with dust all over them) in an oversized box and NO ONE had a clue. So funny!
Hope the chaos is over for you, good times and good luck/health finds you in 2011 and NEXT Christmas will be better. We also have thought of the vacation idea, as our neighbors did this year. Can you imagine escaping all that craziness, shopping, baking, driving all over, etc. yeah...heaven!
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