- My bread machine broke while attempting to make swedish tea rings for the neighbors.
- We picked up the donated bread for the branch. Which meant we had a huge box of pastries in the kitchen (it causes contention when passed out to the branch).
Monday
- We a guy named Ernest came for dinner.
- We pass out plates of St. Louis Bread Co. pastries to the neighbors.
- I go grocery shopping after the kids are in bed.
- Woo works on ooTunes.
Tuesday
- Ruby's birthday! (4 years old)
- She gets: goggles, baseball bat, soft ball, books, clothes, doll, money and phone calls from Marcus, Taija and Grandma.
- She requested french fries, chicken strips and peas for dinner. Donuts for dessert.
- I apparently can't make donuts without a bread machine because the dough never rose.
- In frustration, I make a quick trip to the store for donuts before the G--- kids come.
- Ruby has the time of her life.
- Herbie has a rough day---keeps talking about when it will be his birthday.
- B-- G-- (6 months) cries for one hour straight.
- I bake and bake after the kids go to bed.
- Woo works on ooTunes.
- We receive a call from the bishop of a ward in our stake: They want to bring us presents for Christmas. Will we be home from 10-12? We're not sure what to feel---anger, excitement, confusion? We didn't think we needed more presents, but we'll take 'em.
- At 12:30 we go to bed---nothing!
Wednesday
- We realize they probably meant 10-12 today, but we'll be gone.
- Go to a Christmas Eve party at the G---'s.
- Ruby refuses to be Mary. She insists on being a shepherd.
- Herbie, as Joseph, holds the baby Jesus and rides Woo, the donkey.
- Moses is bothered by all the noise and ruckus. We come home to find presents for the kids from the Parkway Ward (Moses now owns a few outfits from Nordstrom).
- After our nap everyone is still tired and worn out. We order pizza for dinner.
- The pizza is undercooked and gross. We get credit for a free pizza later.
- We read some Christmas stories and sing songs.
- The kids are all riled up, and at one point all three are crying. Woo decides it's a good time to wish me "Merry Christmas!"
- Kids go to bed.
- I make turtles for Woo's Christmas.
- Woo works on ooTunes.
Thursday
- Merry Christmas!
- The kids enjoy opening their presents. I think they all are a hit, and they entertain themselves peacefully for the next two days.
- A very relaxing day.
Friday
- Another great, relaxing day.
- Woo gets lots of positive feedback from ooTunes testers, but it's still not ready! So close!
Saturday
- In the morning, we talk to Woo's parents.
- In the afternoon, we go to another party... this is definitely getting to the kids.
- I design my first website after the kids go to bed.
Sunday
- Church
- Ate more leftovers (I haven't had to cook for 3 days! :))
- Sensory overload for me leads to long and boring email for you.