“The Best Day of Christmas”

The Friday before Christmas, Josh was able to take off of work, and we were able to spend the day getting things ready to go to MO for Christmas.  (Who knew that you would need a WHOLE day to get ready to leave for a few days…guess that is life with four kids:)

On Thursday, I was talking to Austin about all that we had to get done on Friday.  He looked at me and said, “That is the best day of Christmas!” I was a little shocked, so I paused waiting for him to explain why.  He went on to say, “It is fun when we are all home working together. I like it better than getting presents.”  It was definitely a proud momma moment (and believe me, I have to hang on to those because with four little ones, there are plenty of “scratching my head,” “I feel like a failure” moments…)

So, I wanted to give you a glimpse into “The Best Day of Christmas”!  It was a fun, full day…

We started the day by making cookies for Santa.  It was not easy to find a sugar cookie recipe that would allow for all of our special diets, but I found one online, and the cookies were delicious!!  (I plan to post the recipe in a separate post soon!)  We all were involved in making and EATING the cookies. (I know you aren’t suppose to eat the raw cookie dough because of the eggs, but it is SOOOO stinking good!!)  (On a side note, I must say – It is fun to cook with the kids, but it does get hairy trying to remember whose turn it is to pour in the ingredient, turn on the mixer, turn off the mixer…do you all have the same problem???)

We also spent time today vacuuming the house, doing laundry (which is never done…), packing for our trip to MO, finishing wrapping presents, and cleaning out the car (actually the kids cleaned out the car – that is their job around here).  Brooke also squeezed in some time for our dog Stella.  She loves Stella. (I think it is because she can boss her around:)

I am glad that Austin enjoys these days at home working together.  I do too (until it is 11:00 p.m. and I am still trying to finish up…)

FYI: Josh helped a lot today…contrary to what the pictures show:)