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Cookie Decorating!
Ivan was stopped before actually eating frosting from a tube.
He is a fierce cookie decorator.
His all red “bloody Christmas tree” is sure to become a holiday classic.
Ivan’s “Bloody Xmas Tree” is up at the top of the plate next to “Smiley Wookiee Face.”
Cat & Tinsel
Pajamaless Pajama Day
So, if Ivan doesn’t want to wear his pajamas can I take his pajama day and wear mine to work this afternoon?
Seasonal speciality Peppermint Stick Ice Cream for Ivan. I got Cappuccino.
Tree Trimming
Kids with finished tree!
Adding the first ornaments of the year. Bicycle chain letters – E & I.
Adding the ornaments – my favorite to see all the ones from my childhood, Eric’s childhood, gifts from friends over the years, handmade creations (thanks various teachers & care providers) – so many hands over the years have touched the ornaments on our tree.
Manchi gets decorated.
Eric adds the final tree topper – Spaghetti Monster!
Sick Day
Blankets needed at most times – 4
Meals during the day – 1
Naps – 1 (which of course started 15 minutes before I had to wake him to pick up his sister at school)
Books Read – 2
Marshmallow Tower Challenge
Ivan says, “My partner was Alphonsa. My tower was 81/2 inches tall. It fell over the first time we tried but then we used the broken tower to make a better one. If I could do it again I would make it symmetrical. PS -it was a marshmallow tower.”
Saturday morning LEGO build
Cat supervising the work.
Final pieces being added.
Ezri is holding the completed LEGO present that opens to reveal a small living room with a Christmas tree, toy train, dad with coffee mug, and stocking hang over the fireplace.
Playing with our new sign
The way Amanda and Ivan put the sign initially.
Ivan’s modifications.
Of the photos we took, this is Ivan’s favorite. I like the one where you can’t see my face and the sign is lit up.
I anticipate plenty of hijinks with the sign like those of George & Harold in the Capt. Underpants books.