Caroling, McG Style

Getting in the mood for the holidays we listen to a lot of Mitch Miller on repeat since Taffe likes hearing the "mens' sing.  We heard a nice little jingle of songs at Taffe's school Christmas party. Awesome rendition of a bell song.

To wrap up our musical moments of the day, Taffe and Kingston jammed on the piano.  Harmonizing and making a duet... I promise it doesn't sound like banging at all.

Tea for Two

Taffe is quite the little mimic these days.  He carries his cell phone in his poket and needs to check "something on my computer." Since I have tea almost daily, Taffe likes to take sips.  But once he found this tea cup (which is actually an ornament!) he insisted upon having tea "in my own cup!"

 Kingston was just excited to be part of the tea party.  No tea needed... just some cups to bang around. And he is 9 months!!! 3 teeth, and just starting to scoot around!

Kids' Christmas

Our playgroup's annual Christmas Party.  Success!

Big Kids

We've gotten so big we now have 2 separate photo sessions.

Babies

Moving... but not yet crawling!

Pajamas and party clothes

Thanks J family for hosting this fun morning!

School is In

Taffe was most excited that he could see the seal from the book in this picture.

School is so very cool.

The Look says it All

I think this may be my favorite Santa picture to date. Priceless.

Conversations

 Being almost 3 makes for great conversations with Taffe.

Bedtime conversation about his friends:
T: Delaney wears a bow.
N: Yes, she does.  What color bow?
T: Pink!  McKenna wears a pink bow, too!
N: That's right.  Would you like to wear a bow?
T:  Yes.  A 'boy bow.'
N: Oh, ok.  Is a 'boy bow' green or orange?
T: No, pink! 

Taffe has a new elf, which he named John. John the elf is from the North Pole. In an attempt to get Taffe to believe he is really from Santa...
N: I just saw John the elf wave at me!
T: No, he can't wave.  His hands are stuck together.

After a trip to the pet store:
C:What did you do today Taffe?
T: I went to Walgreens.
C: Anything else?
T: I went to the Pet store and saw too many fish.
C: Wow! Were there any other animals there?
T: No, just fish.
C: Do you want a fish?
T: No, I have pretend fish.
C: Do you want any real animals?
T: Yes, a piglet.
C: Are you sure? Not a fish or a dog?
T: No, a Piglet.  He will sleep on the floor and eat rocks.

Church St Stroll

On a balmy 66 degree night, we welcomed in the holiday season down on Church St.  The highlight was Santa riding in on a vintage fire truck.  At which point Taffe said, "Is Santa a fireman?"

Boys & I in front of the caboose

 The street was closed to traffic and instead there were caroling groups singing Christmas songs.  The boys loved it!

caroling group

A petting zoo (random?) and marshmallow pits were packed with little ones up past their bedtimes.  Have I learned nothing in my almost 3 years of parenting? Staying up late is risky business. big brother's meltdown at departure time was monumental, but baby brother was ready to party on!

Marshmallow!  Taffe roasted his marshmallow for about 3 seconds.



Party animal Kingston (check out my cute teeth!)