After viewing a friend's blog I realized how fun it was to look at all her family's Christmas pictures. I thought I would include a few more on our blog. Hope you enjoy! (Thanks to all the family that sent packages... they had lots to open and had a great day)
Miriam's Love Gift: About one month ago Miriam mentioned that she wanted a new back pack for Christmas. I said great... lets see what type they have. Well, almost instantly Miriam had her heart set on a Winne the Pooh back pack. I was not pleased. I'm not opposed to Winnie the Pooh... but one of him on a motor cycle with dark glasses was a bit much for me. I tried my hardest to convince her that maybe a Disney Princess back pack would be more useful (more girly in my book), more beautiful, perhaps easier to carry (ok... I didn't say that but I was tempted). Or, maybe a back pack with flowers or other girly objects. Well, she had her heart set and never wavered. I also had my heart set... I was absolutely not going to buy that book bag. I was hopeful that after a few weeks she would forget the dreaded back pack and I could get her a different one. NOPE! She didn't forget. Christmas Eve I trudged over to the book store that was selling the back pack. Chris was so proud of me :) Miriam loved it. She exclaimed, "Just what I always wanted." Chris looked at me and smiled & said, "You're such a good mom". I can't agree with that statement. In my heart I was still wishing that she loved the same back packs that I did... but I have to say my heart softened a little bit throughout the day as I watched her sport her new Winnie the Pooh on a Hog back pack & repeatedly say, "Thanks Mom, this is just what I wanted."
Cracking up at the Eliza picture at the end.
ReplyDeleteHey man, at least its a PINK back pack. Cool AND girly.
You ARE such a good mom!
Happy Birthday!
Kate
Gotta tell you...I LIKE Winnie on the Hog. I think your little doll has great taste. Having said that, we are just beginning to get into the time when our 3 yr. old, Rachael, expresses her opinion/taste and it doesn't always coincide with ours. It's a hard pill to swallow! Blessings to you guys - Sarah Haas (FBC Camden)
ReplyDeleteLove your blog. It's now in my favorites.
ReplyDeleteSo good to see pics of your family.
We miss you!
Hope you had a fabulous birthday last week!
Love,
Laura & Darrell
You are so funny:) I did not realize that you liked the real girly things. You are such a good mom to get her the pink winnie the pooh backpack on the motorcycle. It looks like something that Johnny would buy for Karis. He likes the girl but not too girly look:)
ReplyDeleteLove ya,
Diana