Weekend at Mamie's

throwing leaves at Mamie's

For the first time EVER, Reid left the watchful eye of his mommy and came to Mamie's house alone. We had our sweet Sack o' Sugar for 4 days! After Kenny did his rotation helping out with the new baby in San Antonio the Wed. after Thanksgiving, he brought Reid back with him. We had a ball doing all the things that grandparents are supposed to do, but I had to take care of business, too.

Thursday, I took take him to the dentist. Meg really liked the dentist they found here, so instead of looking for a new one, her plan was to bring him back here for his ck ups. Lucky for us, they didn't have any appts. before the baby. He did a great job (I'm not going to let a little screaming and kicking cloud my opinion) and his prize was an "out to eat" and going to the fire station to see Papaw. The next day, Papaw kept him while I went to work. Papaw got the pleasure of taking Reid for his haircut, a job nobody wants. He does a full on Linda Blair when that cape gets on him and it takes 2 people to get it done. Not only that, they can't use scissors. Too much thrashing about! Clippers with a #5 guard buzzed around as fast as possible.

I'm sure you think that we were duped into doing all the cruddy stuff that mom didn't want to be subjected to, and maybe you're right, but we take what we can get! To be able to wake up to "Hey, Mamie!" every morning is worth a dozen trips to the dentist. Hearing "Mamie, cuddle Reid" when he climbs in bed with me after I get him makes even the worst haircut experience seem like nothing at all.

more interested in the hot chocolate than the incredibly realistic tree

After all the bad stuff was taken care of, we picked up J from school and the fun began. We put up the tree and decorated Friday night, dancin' to Christmas carols and drinking hot chocolate. Saturday we went to the Children's Parade in Dallas. thanks to our sweet Aunt Genny. So. Much. Fun!!!! Just cold enough to wear winter stuff and make it feel like Christmas.

does it get any more precious? nope.

When the parade was done, we made the trek back to San Antonio. Megan had a Cookie Exchange planned and we had to help decorate. The boys started a gingerbread house, but sadly, some sort of candy monster devoured most of the decor.

about to start the futile process. should've just poured the candy in their mouths and been done with it!

meg's table for the cookie exchange. isn't it pretty?

Lots of great food and plenty of chattin' it up. A great end to a perfect weekend!