Max Gets Dressed Up

A conversation with Maxwell.

Me: Why do you have glitter on your face?
Max: I was playing with Gabby today.
Me: You and Gabby were playing with glitter?
Max: Well...um....no.  We were playing Beauty and the Beast.
Me: Oh! Were you the Beast?
Max: Ummm....no.  (He's getting embarrassed. I giggled.)  I wore a really handsome outfit.
Me: Really!  Tell me about it.
Max: It was white.  And had gold glitter on it. (He's giving me minimal details here.)
Me: Mm, hm.  What else?
Max: It was soft.
Me: Mm, hm.  What else?
Max: Um. Nothing.
Me: Was it a costume for boys?
Max: No.
Me: Was it a dress?
Max: Um.  I don't want to talk about it anymore.

Payton's Yellow Belt Ceremony Video

Payton & Max Christmas Video WWCN 2011

Payton's solo: 1:30
Max's shyness: 3:30
Amerie's love for Max: 4:15

Maxwell on Marriage

At dinner tonight regarding his best friend, Amerie who is also only 5 years old. It's only been 5 days since he's seen her.

"Ameria and I haven't planned our wedding yet. You marry someone you really like. Or even love. But we haven't planned the wedding part. After we get married, we'll get a house. And maybe we'll have kids. After we get married. And have a house. We'll have 2 kids. A boy and a girl.......(moment of silence)......I miss Ms. Liz and Amerie."

I'm in trouble.

Wait, what?

Max and I were just talking about fun things on the computer and he asked what a "blog" was.  I brought up this little blog to show him and ...HOLY SMOKES, I haven't written anything since November?  No way!  I mean, I knew it's been a long time, but I guess I didn't realize it was THAT long.

I wonder why that is.  Maybe there was nothing to share?  Nah.  My kids are funny as all get out and crazy smart (smarter than Momma sometimes even).  Maybe because our life returned to normal after Matt got back?  Really? What exactly IS normal?  I think it's because Facebook has taken over...

I have a few videos to post of fun accomplishments of Payton's.  And then I have some pictures of projects I've done around the house.  And of course, I have funny Maxwell stories.

I just hope I get it all up here and get back in the swing of posting on the blog...

25 Days of Christmas - Advent Activities

After some Googling, researching, brainstorming and help from friends, I have compiled our list of advent activities.  We hung our advent stockings last weekend and the boys are very excited for next week when we get started on the events.  The activities are things the boys will enjoy, but most focus on giving. 

In no particular order...

Lighting of the Christmas Tree at the library

Make Christmas Cookies

Go through DVDs.  Donate to Kim S.

Take cookies to the Fire Station

Fill a Christmas stocking for Ms. Catherine. Deliver without her knowing it was you.

Make a card and give a gift to the Mailman

Take a plate of cookies to the librarians

Drink hot cocoa and read Christmas story books by the tree

Sleep by the Christmas Tree

Deliver Cookies/Treats to Neighbors

Take a donation of dog food & old towels/blankets to an animal shelter

Read the Christmas story in Luke 1:26-38, 2:1-21.

Make something or send a letter to brighten someone’s day.

Write a note to daddy a letter describing the 10 things you love most about him.

Look up Samaritan’s Purse and make a donation.

Hot Cocoa and Christmas lights around town

Share a compliment with everyone you meet today

Shop for gifts for Toys for Tots

Paint/decorate ornaments for the senior home

Take ornaments to the senior home

Make the crayon letter for your teacher

Board games, popcorn & Christmas music

Christmas performance for Payton’s school

Kobylak Wigilia Christmas Eve Dinner

CHRISTMAS DAY!!!