12th December to 26th December 2011

I feel a little like Gonzo and Rizzo in the Muppet's Christmas Carol. You know, the bit where the ghost of Christmas yet to come arrives and they get a bit freaked out and so they decide to meet us all at the finale (if you have no idea what I'm talking about, never, ever speak to me again- this is the best Christmas movie, ever, no debate.). I got as far as December the 12th and suddenly blogging, taking photographs and generally being festive was just too much. I simply didn't have the energy. It turns out I had the flu. Yeah, that would explain it. So, here- with a few exceptions - are the pictures of the last two and a bit weeks courtesy of Mr D and the girls.

I'm just grateful I recovered in time to enjoy Christmas day.

December 12th

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Today's activity was to give out the cards they had so carefully written.

December 13th

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Minnie at her ballet class.

December 14th

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Today's activity- give something to charity. Our donations went to the Strathcarron Hospice shop.

December 15th

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Charlotte takes her turn

December 16th

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Making decorations for the tree, even little finges can sew with a bit of help.

December 17th

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Lexie takes her turn today.

December 18th

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Off to visit Santa! With much excitement.

December 19th

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Charlotte again (in her jammies this time!)

December 20th

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Minnie performs with her nursery class at the school assembly.

December 21st

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The accumulated stash of stockings for everyone. Phew.

December 24th

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Checking that the stockings are big enough

December 25th

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Sitting with complete silence wth her favourite presents.

December 26th

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Ready to go to bed. Night night. 

 

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I'm Clair, I'm the mama. I spend more time than I'd really like at "work" and not nearly enough time jumping in muddy puddles with the girls, sewing, reading or in my bed. It's a tough life being a mum but it's the best life in the world

Charlotte is the eldest. With a memory that will come back to haunt anyone making rash promises, she reads voraciously, loves to draw and write with her mama's love of stationary. She relishes being a Brownie and is capable of anything she sets her mind on!

Lexie might be in the middle but she doesn't let that hold her back from being in the lead. She is confident and happy with a way of worming her way into your heart. Never happier than when singing and dancing or chatting she is never one to miss a chance to have an adventure however big or small.

Minnie need only crack that smile or roll her eyes and you'll be helpless to do as she asks. My little girl with an equal love of princesses and cars, who will happilyrace her cars around her dolls house and wear her Tinkerbell nightie to bed under her Lightning McQueen duvet. Determined and delightful in equal measure.

Christopher is the Daddy and the glue who keeps this ship afloat on a day to day basis. A man who is happy to answer the question "What do you do?" with "I'm a dad" he deserves the kudos for everything from having clean underwear, packed lunches, functioning plumbing, paid bills and the perfect ballet bun - and pretty much anything inbetween.

We'rejust an ordinary family figuring out how to get through one day at a time. Perhaps with a little more self created chaos than necessary

 

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    Happy Birthday Charlotte! Love the cake - super cute bunting.
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