As Erin has reminded us every five minutes.... 'SANTA COMES TONIGHT!!!' Yes, we have a very excited 3-year old on our hands. I am amazed at how much more fun Christmas is with a little one who really 'gets' the magic of this season!
So, I guess I have a bunch of catching up to do, considering the last time I checked in was December 3rd. The actual weeks have been a blur for the most part. Work has been very busy, but still very fun, and therefore the weeks go by quickly. Now for the weekend updates...
December 9th brought a few of the folks from Gord's work together at Boston Pizza for a kids present exchange lunch / party. Wait, I better back that day up. That day started with Gord being invited to join an early morning hunting expedition (well, in the fields around our places!!). He was given a brand new, never used black-powder gun to borrow from our neighbour Dave, and he was able to 'bag' the big one of the fall. Sigh... not my thing, but he and many others around here enjoy the sport and act responsibly about it, and well, I'm sick of hitting them with our cars, so.... Back to Boston Pizza.... we had a great time with everyone. The group Gord works with are a super bunch and everyone along with spouses and kids all get along really well. Erin received a Little Mermaid tea set, which she loved. The next day brought the neighbours and some other friends out for Erin's Christmas Cookie decorating party. This was my kind of party, as the only food allowed to be eaten were sweets!! I have put up a bunch of pics from the party!
December is a very busy month for birthdays. On the 13th, Erin's Aunt Elaine celebrated her 50th! We (her sister Eleanor and Patricia, myself, and sister-in-law Rita) went into Ottawa and took her out for dinner at le Bifteque (sp???). I think she enjoyed herself well enough, and that's what counts. The 14th brought Gord's 38th birthday. I worked from home that day, so was able to whip up a cake while working. Erin decorated the cake after I picked her up from daycare and it was just delightful! We had a quiet family celebration, just the 3 of us, with pizza and cake! Strangely enough, I got really sick that week, and couldn't make it in to work on Friday. I brought Erin in to daycare in the morning, came home at about 7:30am and said I would just lay down for 30 minutes or so, then do some work. Well, I woke up just before noon. Hmmm, I guess my body was telling me something! That evening, North Bay grandpa arrived, car full of presents for Erin! She had a great visit with him. Gord brought home our favourite take-away Chinese food (too much eating out that week!!), and had a relaxing night. Saturday morning arrived and the early afternoon brought the Merrickville Santa Claus parade. It was a much warmer day than it was last year, and of course we haven't had any snow to speak of yet. The parade was great, and Erin knew many of the participants! We saw Emma and Erika, Richinda, Bonnie and Amy, Andreas, Uncle Andrew and Uncle Alex, not to mention many of her friends from her daycare - boy did I get in trouble from her when she discovered she could have been on the daycare float.... next year!! We next went over to the community centre, where the volunteer fire fighters put on a little party for the town kids, and we even had a visit from Santa himself!! We also got a chance to have a quick visit with Gord's sister Allison, who was down with her family from Toronto (Tottenham, to be exact). We came home after the party, and North Bay grandpa said his good byes and headed home. We next hopped back into the car and headed up to Ottawa for dinner at Jo and Chris' place. We had a great meal and a great time. Erin, Aidan and Cole all exchanged gifts. Erin was excited to receive a really cute pig purse and a 'Beauty and the Beast' finger puppet theatre! Sunday I braved the mall and finished my shopping all up!! All in all, a very busy but very fun weekend.
Last week continued to be busy. We were invited to a potluck dinner at the community centre with the staff and other families from the daycare. We found out a bit ago, that Erin's preschool teacher Ann has decided to leave (she has been with the daycare for 20 years). She is going to take some time off to be a full-time grandmother! Erin and her class put on a little show and sang to us! Erin got a bit of stage fright, but was fine with me sitting on the stage next to her! She'll have to get some tips from Patricia!! The 21st brought Gord and my 10th wedding anniversary. Unfortunately Gord spent it at the hospital with his mother - she is fine, just some side effects from her treatment - and didn't get home until about 10:30 that night. He did get me a beautiful anniversary ring though. I spent the evening at the fine eating establishment of McDonald's with Erin!!
My boss was good enough to let me get away early on the 22nd, so I picked Erin up, and took her for a hair cut. We came home and ate some chocolate (isn't that what you are supposed to do at Christmas?!!). Yesterday I went in to Ottawa to drop my ring off to be sized. I also spent the day dropping presents off and picking up food for Christmas dinner, which we are hosting this year. When I came home, Gord told me poor little Erin was sick all morning - the works, vomit and fever, topped off with a big cough. She was sleeping when I came home, but the fever had subsided and she was in good humour. She is fine today, so I suspect she had a short bout with the stomach flu that is merrily passing it's way around to everyone! Gord left shortly after I came home and went to finish his shopping.
So here we are now on Sunday. Erin and I have been listening to Celtic Christmas music and wrapping presents! Tonight will be some take-away food for dinner, followed by going to bed early in preparation for Santa!!! I'll be sure to post some pics from tomorrow morning up soon to share with all of you.
To everyone reading, I wish you all a wonderful Christmas holiday and check back soon for more adventures!!
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