Christmas is rapidly approaching. It's not coming quickly enough for the boys, it's coming too quickly for me (no where near done wrapping, not quite done shopping). The boys have decorated every inch of the house, including lighting up their bunk beds. And we have two trees--'Sam's' tree is in the family room (lovingly and expertly decorated by a second grader and his little brother) and the large tree is in the living room.
We have been quite pleasantly surprised by the level of decorating we have seen in the neighborhood. Nearly every house has some Christmas lights up outside the house. We lit up a wreath that Bill hung on the garage, and we also lit the front walk and some garland on the porch supports. Bill promised Sam that when we get some bushes planted next year, we will light those up at well.
Our neighborhood is laid out in a large loop. We are at the front of the loop, but lately, the boys have wanted to drive the full loop before we return home in the evenings. They want to look at everyone's lights. The first time we did it, TJ commented, "I am so proud of our neighborhood." I thought his appreciation was sweet.
On a totally different subject, Nolan has been invited to a birthday party this weekend. His friend and classmate, Anthony, is turning six. Nolan is thrilled that he is included in the party. I'm more than happy to let him go, but now I have to figure out what this child might like for a gift. Nolan is no help. I asked him and he said, "Get him a bouncy ball!" You know...the little rubber bouncy balls that cost about 50 cents and immediately get lost or break something. I told Nolan he would be a cheap date.
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