I will have some photos as soon as I find the cord to load them onto the computer. Last night we got our Christmas tree, and unearthed some of our decorations. It was especially fun and special because this is the first Christmas in three that we are in our own home. I haven't enjoyed the Christmas set up this much before. The kids are also old enough to really join in and have fun.
We have a train that we put around the bottom of the tree. It makes a lot of noise, and even puts out some smoke. Sam is totally in love with it. He was so excited last night when we got it out, and all he wants to do is play with the train. At bedtime, he wanted to take the whole thing with him into his crib. We told him that he could only take the engine, and even that was hard for him. But we got him to bed with out too many tears at leaving the beloved train. He is able to get it all aligned on the track, which isn't the easiest thing. I can tell that he will have major memories over this.
I have also been having fun with Madeline and Abigail this year. They are getting so big, and I can trust them with more responsiblity. Madeline and I were carrying a heavy box full of Christmas stuff up the stairs, and she was walking backwards. I was looking into her face as we walked, and I was thinking, "Baby Madeline is helping me carry a big box upstairs. This is so wierd." I can't believe how fast they grow. Abby has been a great helper to me lately too. She unlocks the front door, gets the mail for me, and likes to be independant. Yesterday I let her buy herself some gum with her own money. She loves to make choices for herself. I am enjoying seeing the differences between the girls as they grow.
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We got a train this year. Last year I tried to resurrect the one that I had as a kid and discovered that it didn't survive the twenty something years in storage. And those controller boxes aren't $5 anymore...
We are excited to get it set up for Christmas Eve or Day. We got a great deal on it as the local Hobby store had them on sale. I think we paid $25 for the basic round track with the train, etc.
I think we can thank Grandpa for that magical Christmas Eve feeling that involves a train. We played with his for hours. It definately makes things exciting.
I love it! We got our tree this weekend and are getting our little train out too, so Sam will be able to run a train at Grandma and Grandpa Cox's house as well! Can't wait.
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