Well Keaghan's last day of school was December 18th and they had a cool little Holiday party. I was able to bring Kaitlynn and Gavin and they had a lot of fun. The kids did crafts, ate food and read holiday books. Kaitlynn thought she was a student and did everything Keaghan did. Gavin was well, Gavin.
The following week was a bit of a whirlwind (to quote some friends of ours). I Monday I worked, Tuesday Keaghan and I did something ( I honestly can't remember).
Wednesday our friends Michelle and Morgan came over during the day for some cookie decorating. Note to all parents with youngsters... Don't let your kids eat straight food coloring gel. While they won't get sick, the poopies will be very interesting colors.
Thursday was great. The kids were treated very well by Santa. Kaitlynn thought every gift that had a K on it was hers and she and Keaghan made their way through present after present. Gavin was more methodical about opening gifts. Really examining each one. Everyone got what they wished for. Keaghan an American Girl Doll named Mia, Kailtynn a Dollhouse and Gavin a remote control dinosaur. In addition they got tons of books, artsy stuff, clothes, games etc.... Tim and I really enjoyed watching them.
Saturday I took the girls ice skating at the outdoor mall. We went with Michelle and Morgan. This was quite an interesting endevour. My girls had never been ice skating and I haven't been in many many years (too many to recall). Well we get there and the smallest skate size they have is a 9 (available at that time was a 10). Kaitlynn is a size 6 1/2. So trying to get her balanced in a 10 was a challenge. Keaghan was a little uneasy at first (apparently she didn't know that falling was part of ice skating) but once she made it around the first time (with my help), she really enjoyed it. I'm not saying she was Dorthy Hammill (did I just date myself?) but she gave it a go and is open to do it again.
