The Houstons (especially the littlest Houstons) had requested that the tree be put up as soon as possible.... I think we are all ready for some Christmas cheer after a crazy year! So almost two weeks ago, we put up our Christmas tree and it has felt so festive around our house! The boys love when we turn on the gas logs and cuddling with them on the couch is definitely my happy place! So bring on all the cheer, Christmas is here! ;)
We welcomed kindergarten and 1st graders back to our schools in the last couple weeks. Zander is supposed to start back in person in January (although with numbers rising of Covid cases, I'm not sure this is actually going to happen). He might be in remote learning all of his 2nd grade year. I will go in to do lessons periodically throughout the year when students are in the building, so I had Zander help me one day since he is my permanent office mate! He did a great job reading to kindergarteners (walking around to show them the pictures, rocking a mask and staying socially distant from the students)!
On Sunday night, we got an email saying that someone in Maddox's class had tested positive for the virus. Since we traced back the last possible time of contact, we went Monday morning (6-7 days after exposure) to get him tested. He was showing no signs of the virus and we are happy to report his results came back negative! His best friend, Mollie, showed up to get tested around the same time so we had to document another "fun outing" for these buddies! He has to stay home with me the full 14 days before he can return to his classroom which meant Monday and Tuesday of this week I was attempting to work from home with both kids! Zander was still able to get on his Zoom links and complete his classwork. Maddox did a great job entertaining himself or working with his brother so mommy could be productive. We even joined Grammy, Grandpa and Eli on Tuesday so mommy had some extra hands and a change of scenery! I am very thankful it is a short week of work and we only have 2 more days of school the following week before Maddox can return to this class!
This is what happens when you are trying to work and Zander has been using your phone for his tasks. ;)
Snuggles with Eli on Tuesday morning!
While I'm on a meeting, these boys are bonding over Z's tablet! haha
Got the boys fresh haircuts for the holidays! Zander wanted his picture from the side! haha
We went to the science center with the Kennedys and Grammy for our first day off during Thanksgiving break! We had a blast!! The animals were so active which entertained the kids and adults!
Maddox bought a new toy while at the science center (using some birthday money). He got it stuck on the roof right after we got home! Mommy climbed out the window the boys are peering out of in this picture and used a rake to "save the day" and retrieve the toy from this very high elevation! Just a boy mom doing "boy mom" things! haha The boys' faces in this picture make me laugh out loud!
We got some additional pictures back from my friend who took our family photos in October! I just love seeing the pictures of my extended family and my little family of four! While this Thanksgiving Day we are not able to travel to see our extended family, I continue to be thankful for all God has blessed us with this year.... our family, our friends, our health, our jobs, our home and so many other things... this is truly the time of year to sit back and reflect on all the blessings God has given us and our hearts are so full!
"Rejoice always, pray continually, give thanks in all circumstances; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus"- 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18
"Because of the Lord's great love we are not consumed, for his compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is your faithfulness" - Lamentations 3:22-23
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