Holiday Summary

Spencer's third holiday season has come and gone. This was a fun season, since he understood (and believed in) Santa Claus and the reindeer and the elves. He also sleeps better now when we travel, so our Thanksgiving trip to Austin, TX to visit Aunt A and Uncle R was very enjoyable.

Here's a summary of Spencer's holiday activities:

During out Thanskgiving trip to Austin we rode on the 'duck boat'. The duck boat does a tour of the city then a tour of Lake Austin. Spencer insisted on wearing his life jacket on the bus/boat (even though no one else was...our safety conscious child!). While in the lake the driver was allowing young children to 'drive' the boat. Spencer refused for several minutes, then all of a sudden he got up and went to drive the boat. I was amazed, until he got back to his seat and I saw Fred giving him the M&M's that he had bribed him with. Spencer also had his first root beer float...good times.







































At school the teachers decided to do a program with the 3-year old classes for the first time. They called it 'cookies and carols'. It was adorable. He's still occasionally belting out Jingle Bells and Rudolph.



Christmas was spent at home. Spencer missed the annual picture on Santa's lap because he decided when it was our turn that he didn't want to. Of course as soon as I stepped out of line with him he changed his mind...no sir, that was the end of that and we had to drag him away kicking and screaming. So instead, Spencer dictated a letter to Santa, which Fred wrote for him. He also left out cookies and milk and carrots on the hearth, and was extremely delighted to see that they were gone the next morning. Christmas morning was very fun...he really enjoyed his gifts from Santa, and all the great gifts from family. (And yes, Santa brought him a farm set.)


I don't think Spencer even noticed New Years.

I wish there were more kids Spencer's age in the family. There are few cousins his age. For holidays there are really no kids for him to play with; no kids table. I'm sure he doesn't notice, but I do. We'll have to start making more of an effort to get together with the bit of family that has young kids. Maybe next year...