Special moments for the day.  Laying with Evelyn getting and singing, 'Silent Night' as we cuddled together.  She pops her thumb out just long enough to say, 'Sleep with me, Mama.' 

Josh is so industrious and not always in a good way.  Today at his friend's house he created an extending arm which he used while standing on a step stool to reach the key that was on top of the door frame.  The door that was locked was, I think, the friend's sister's room however the guest room with all the Christmas presents was also locked.  Josh can use those keys to pick the lock of a door so I am SO glad that he didn't take it a step farther!

He completed the 100 chores he needed to complete as punishment for his poor choice a week ago and he also earned the remaining 70 cents he needed to buy a Lego Atlantis set that he has been saving for since the summer.

Mira played quietly around the house while I worked this afternoon. We both took a short rest first and she kept herself busy until Josh got home from school.  When Josh arrived she gave him a big, BIG hug.  She loves to see him.

All the kids had baths tonight.  Afterwards, we started a round of 'go fish' before heading off to bed.

5 more days 'til Christmas!