When kids learn to read...

Seriously...I was so excited as Andrew learned to read. The problem I've found...he now alters notes I have left for his dad. He and Maddie lost their tv privileges during Thanksgiving break. Since Matt was working late that night, I left a note (to make sure Andrew didn't pull a fast one and get tv in the morning). I left the note unsupervised as I got the girls into bed. I didn't see it until Matt showed it to me after he came home. This is what I found (and yes, he changed the frown to a smile at the end):



and here's the mastermind behind it...

Santa Claus

Early in December Matt's school arranged for Santa to visit! Santa brought gifts for all the kids and they were all very excited to meet him (well, maybe not Ashlyn). Too bad Matt could not join us for this fun visit, as he was stuck in the hospital having his appendix removed :)

Ashlyn just realized who was holding her...


Maddie was nervous about sitting on Santa's lap, but as she loves posing for the camera, she gave me this big grin!


Andrew couldn't wait to give his Christmas list to Santa!!