May 10, 2008 Ship of Thieves! Stealing the Magic..AGAIN!!! Panama Canal FL to CA!!! Part 9

[HollyTyler]

Great price on the ship! When it comes to Brent, my dh will buy anything that he ask for even if his Mom and I say he doesn't need it! People in the neighborhood laugh and say that Toys R Us does their shopping from Brent! I doubt there is much that you can mention that he doesn't have! We could take a 7 night cruise on what we spend at Christmas!

 

[HollyTyler]

Well, I finally finished another very busy day at work.I'm off tomorrow, have to work Monday until 7:00 pm then have Christmas Day and Boxing Day off, but then work Thurs-Sat. We are open Boxing Day, but it is an "optional" day because we have a union, and it is in our contract as such. People who work it get double time, so luckily I have two of my staff who offered to work,so I won't get "guilted" into working it So tomorrow I have to wrap all of my gifts, at least the shopping is done, clean my house, visit a good friend to exchange gifts, and then visit my in-laws. I'm supposed to go to an open house tomorrow night at a good friend's home, but I'm just not up to it this year.
Kathe

Wow, I hope you manage to get some rest at some point.

 

[gydell]

Big Brother starts Feb 12th!

 

[HollyTyler]

Out of the three left I thought it should go to Todd. I really wanted James to win and after he was gone then Denise. Favorite moment of the season was when Jamie played her fake immunity idol. Definitely a priceless moment!

That was hilarious! I loved it!

 

[gydell]

All I have to say is "Brent would love this" and he says ok! The cruises have been something that Brent would love to do, nevermind I get to go too!

Did Tyler get home? Did he have a good time?

 

[HollyTyler]

So Tyler got home about 8:00. He had a great time and brought one cool toy to show me. He wanted to bring some Christmas cookies home with him, but his dad told him only if he shares with mom! Yay! I think Tyler's aunt made them and they look yummy! We'll probably eat them ALL tomorrow! I told him the usual food rule are cancelled until after Christmas so that we can enjoy all the goodies, as much as we want! He was a tired guy, but very, very happy and affectionate. I'd assumed he'd come home a different kid because the horrible kid he was before he left couldn't last forever since he'd been that way for 3 days straight. It's so nice to see the good Tyler back again! I lost count of how many kisses I received!

 

[gydell]

So Tyler got home about 8:00. He had a great time and brought one cool toy to show me. He wanted to bring some Christmas cookies home with him, but his dad told him only if he shares with mom! Yay! I think Tyler's aunt made them and they look yummy! We'll probably eat them ALL tomorrow! I told him the usual food rule are cancelled until after Christmas so that we can enjoy all the goodies, as much as we want! He was a tired guy, but very, very happy and affectionate. I'd assumed he'd come home a different kid because the horrible kid he was before he left couldn't last forever since he'd been that way for 3 days straight. It's so nice to see the good Tyler back again! I lost count of how many kisses I received!

 

[HollyTyler]

I think we're going to have cookies for breakfast because they look so good and I just can't stand waiting much longer! Tyler told me to make sure I leave some for him for tomorrow. Poor kid thought I'd eat all his cookies while he's sleeping! I assured him I wouldn't dare and that I'd rather wait so we can enjoy them together.

 

[gydell]

I think we're going to have cookies for breakfast because they look so good and I just can't stand waiting much longer! Tyler told me to make sure I leave some for him for tomorrow. Poor kid thought I'd eat all his cookies while he's sleeping! I assured him I wouldn't dare and that I'd rather wait so we can enjoy them together.

My Mom sent candy for Christmas last week but needless to say there is none left for Christmas!

 

[HollyTyler]

I wrapped the couple presents for Tyler from me and put them under the tree today because I plan on letting him have them tomorrow since he'll get his Santa presents Christmas Eve morning. I'm a big fan of stretching the present unwrapping for as many days as possible! Well, before he went to bed he said, "Mom, I have to ask you something, and I know you probably won't let me, but I'm really really 'cited', and really really hope you'll let me, and I know it's not Christmas but what I really really want to know is if I can please please please just open one present before Christmas?" I had to fight to control my laughter and told him that I'd already planned on letting him open a couple presents early but that he has to wait until tomorrow since it's past his bedtime. TOO FUNNY!

 

[HollyTyler]

My Mom sent candy for Christmas last week but needless to say there is none left for Christmas!

Sure can't blame you there! My aunt sent cookies a few days ago, but we still have most of them left. I'm trying to save some for when my mom comes tomorrow or Monday (whenver she makes up her mind what day we're getting together).

 

[gydell]

What are you and Tyler doing tomorrow? We are going downtown to the Ritz to have tea with Santa and Mrs Claus and watch a preformance of the Nutcracker. I hate going downtown with all the traffic!

 

[HollyTyler]

What are you and Tyler doing tomorrow? We are going downtown to the Ritz to have tea with Santa and Mrs Claus and watch a preformance of the Nutcracker. I hate going downtown with all the traffic!

Tomorrow we have to make cookies for Santa. I leave Santa a couple of the cookies my aunt sends every year, but Tyler really wants to do his own. And my mom and her sister might be coming for our Christmas gathering. They never told me which day they decided on (Sunday or Monday), but I'm thinking it might be tomorrow because my mom has to work until 3pm on Monday and it's an hour and a half drive to get here. Tomorrow we'd have more time to visit because they can come any time.

 

[gydell]

I wrapped the couple presents for Tyler from me and put them under the tree today because I plan on letting him have them tomorrow since he'll get his Santa presents Christmas Eve morning. I'm a big fan of stretching the present unwrapping for as many days as possible! Well, before he went to bed he said, "Mom, I have to ask you something, and I know you probably won't let me, but I'm really really 'cited', and really really hope you'll let me, and I know it's not Christmas but what I really really want to know is if I can please please please just open one present before Christmas?" I had to fight to control my laughter and told him that I'd already planned on letting him open a couple presents early but that he has to wait until tomorrow since it's past his bedtime. TOO FUNNY!

Last year I think we let Brent open 1 every Sunday during Dec. at our house. At their age they can only play with so much at a time. Brent will open 1 tomorrow and then 1 on Christmas Eve at our house. The rest will wait until Christmas afternoon when he comes over. He will open the presents at his house Christmas morning.

 

[HollyTyler]

Christmas tea and the Nutcracker sounds fun! I hope the traffic isn't too bad for you.

 

[HollyTyler]

Last year I think we let Brent open 1 every Sunday during Dec. at our house. At their age they can only play with so much at a time. Brent will open 1 tomorrow and then 1 on Christmas Eve at our house. The rest will wait until Christmas afternoon when he comes over. He will open the presents at his house Christmas morning.

That's exactly why I spread it out too. Otherwise it's just too overwhelming.

 

[gydell]

Tomorrow we have to make cookies for Santa. I leave Santa a couple of the cookies my aunt sends every year, but Tyler really wants to do his own.

Don't forget carrots for the reindeer!

 

[gydell]

Stayed up late last night so I'm off to bed early tonight. Hope you have a great day tomorrow!

 

[HollyTyler]

Don't forget carrots for the reindeer!

We leave "magic oatmeal" for them! Story behind that: When Tyler was 3 years old, when we went to see Santa at the mall, he asked me why he didn't see the reindeer & sleigh on the roof of the mall. I told him that maybe the reindeer just drop Santa off in the morning and pick him back up at the end of the day. He asked where they go while Santa's at the mall. I told him maybe they fly back to the North Pole since they can do it so quickly. THEN he asked me how they learn how to fly. I reminded him about the scene in the Rudolph show where they're in flying school or class or something, but told him I wasn't really sure and that maybe he should ask Santa. I was actually tired of trying to think of answers! So, sure enough, when it was his turn with Santa he asked him how the reindeer learn how to fly. Santa said, "It's a secret, but I'm going to tell you!" Then he whispered, "Magic oatmeal."

We mix oatmeal with glitter confetti and sprinkle it on the sidewalk. I told Tyler that the moonlight reflecting off the glitter leads the reindeer right to our house. He loves mixing the magic oatmeal and sprinkling it outside before bed.

 

[HollyTyler]

Stayed up late last night so I'm off to bed early tonight. Hope you have a great day tomorrow!

You have a great day tomorrow too! Enjoy the Nutcracker and your tea!