It was really nice to be back home for the Christmas Parade. Peyton and I took the kids down together last year, but this year, he had to work. It's mom's weekend with the kids, so we had Jordan, Jace, Michael, Destiny, Samantha, and Sabrina. Papa got off of work just in time to come with us. The kids really enjoyed running after the candy. You can see that Sabrina came out of her shell and wasn't afraid to run out into the street for candy. It was pretty cold and by the end of the parade, Sam was ready to go back to Mema's house. Papa was being very silly (wearing a pink hat) and he picked Samantha up and held her for the last half hour or so. I thought the girls would go nuts over the Grinch. They were a little weary of him, but he came right over and let them give him high fives. As he was walking away, I said: "Wow...girls. You just met the Grinch." Sabrina, with all of her three year old wisdom, responded: "No, Mommy. He's just a man in a costume." You could see Samantha's face drop. Samantha loves to believe in superhero's and a whole fantasy world. Sabrina is a realist. At 3 years old, this kid is as cynical as they come. I would love for them to both grow up to be writers. Samantha could write about her wildest dreams and fantasies and Sabrina can write self help books or medical journals (the truth and nothing but the truth). I think Michael enjoyed parts of the parade. There were some vintage cars and four wheelers. Destiny and Jordan stood just down from us. They needed to be in an area where they didn't have to fight with the little ones for candy. And they wanted to be the big girls who didn't need their hands held. Mema took Destiny and Jordan to have their nails painted and designed with Christmas trees, and we all went to lunch together.
Sunday, December 7, 2008
Christmas Parade
It was really nice to be back home for the Christmas Parade. Peyton and I took the kids down together last year, but this year, he had to work. It's mom's weekend with the kids, so we had Jordan, Jace, Michael, Destiny, Samantha, and Sabrina. Papa got off of work just in time to come with us. The kids really enjoyed running after the candy. You can see that Sabrina came out of her shell and wasn't afraid to run out into the street for candy. It was pretty cold and by the end of the parade, Sam was ready to go back to Mema's house. Papa was being very silly (wearing a pink hat) and he picked Samantha up and held her for the last half hour or so. I thought the girls would go nuts over the Grinch. They were a little weary of him, but he came right over and let them give him high fives. As he was walking away, I said: "Wow...girls. You just met the Grinch." Sabrina, with all of her three year old wisdom, responded: "No, Mommy. He's just a man in a costume." You could see Samantha's face drop. Samantha loves to believe in superhero's and a whole fantasy world. Sabrina is a realist. At 3 years old, this kid is as cynical as they come. I would love for them to both grow up to be writers. Samantha could write about her wildest dreams and fantasies and Sabrina can write self help books or medical journals (the truth and nothing but the truth). I think Michael enjoyed parts of the parade. There were some vintage cars and four wheelers. Destiny and Jordan stood just down from us. They needed to be in an area where they didn't have to fight with the little ones for candy. And they wanted to be the big girls who didn't need their hands held. Mema took Destiny and Jordan to have their nails painted and designed with Christmas trees, and we all went to lunch together.
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How Cute! I love the story about the girls and the Grinch. You know, I remember sitting around that table and that is probably one of my favorite memories since I've been a member of the Tingle Family. I think we should do it again and maybe this time everyone will get that list! Thanks for the birthday wishes
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Jenn
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