HAPPY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS

Ah, Reuben has opened all his presents after the Christingle Service on Christmas Eve (just like we do in Romania). After that on Christmas Day Father christmas has left a nice stocking on his bed for him to enjoy packed with novelty toys. THe avbove Thomas Wash Bag from Godmother Tina.

Also on Christmas Eve Reuben was enjoying his present from Kelli (our best nanny ever) and he is showing it off proudly.

The Christingle Service was the bestest ever and the church was packed R loved the natvity story. I was pleased we made it with aunty Cheryl (God mother nr 2) in toe...who also dropped round some lovely presents for the boys.

His Christingle is so loveley....won;t bore you but briefly the orange is the world...the red ribbon around it is Jesus blood (a bit cruel so I call it love) and the white candle is Jesus himself the light of the world...the sticks are 4 in the number of the seasons and with sweets on them as appropriate to the seasons.

Reuben and Bea were desperate to try our being Joseph and Mary and off course were loving baby Jesus...:))

After the Christingle Service Santa visited church (Father Christmas more like) and everyone had a present that was nice too.

Granny Spending the holidays with us and Reuben is loving it. We had no facy Dinners as to be honest we are still recovering from terrible colds etc...we just had simple and nice Christmas...and a brilliant family time.

Second day of Christmas we went Ice Skating...:)) Was very very strange...thought R might love it but he said after a few minutes: I don;t like Skating its too slippery...:)) bless so we did our best with me pushing him and pingu around and then gave up.

Not leaving Pingu for no matter no life...:))it was rather funny he thought that was how it was meant to be done...:))

Watch how much he did concentrate:)))

So far its been illness, feeling shattered and exhausted so we had a few activties but generally R loves sleeping mid day (he probably needs it so we are happy) and then we get some fun in the afternoon. Yesterday was a ccomplete quite and fun day at home. Today we had Elena and family over with gifts then a bite to eat then boys slept we then went ice Skating....then had huge fun at home pillowfighting and throwing soft toys at each other....and finally bath and sleep time...even some playtime in R;s room. I think he is loving the bonding time...we had never spent time so lazy and kind a laid back as now...I am seeing him getting very interested in just chilling and watching Tv and playing with toys and just being with us. If I did not have to do any cleaning and ironing wahsing, cooking I would be so pleased I could do what he wants to do...but instead I find myself busy in the kitchen and around the house. Well, we had been very good with trying to make do with what we have. I will certainly enjoy next year a much deserved chill out I think I will preorder food and enjoy family time...will be plenty tme years later when they can entertain themself to be cooking and doing thinsg...and food is only secondary to the food of the soul. I am most happy that I managed to get to church with my children twice for Christmas!! After all the reason for the season should not be forgotten.

HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE> I am pleased Reuben wanted a SMALL PRESENT and he did get a few compared to many friends we know but he is so happy and content and so are we.

officially holiday....

Yes! Its officially holiday and my little monkey has managed so far two play dates and loads of fun at home. Still he misses nursery as today he asked me when can he return....:)) Here a visit from NIcholas on Saturday just before R got very ill....cold or something like that. Reuben has gotten some of his Presents Early as mummy figured that its better if he plays with them throughout the holiday.

Visited girlfriend Honor and Pearl (her sister) and had so much fun on the ride on train and in the box....:)))

Then too much play has brought on some viral stuff not sure what it is but it is really hard to get rid of it. For the first time Zac was happy he had someone to visit and grin to....only R was too tired and lethargic to take much notice of him..

Seems to have taken up a bit of painting and he seems to like darker colours at the moment...:)) not sure why but we are keeping an eye on that...perhaps they are more striking?

Daddy and Reuben enjoying a moment together of creativity....:)) thanks daddy.

By the way its nice to hear Reuben not only know his full name but mine, daddy's and off course our occupations...:)) I being mummy. Daddy being an ARCHITECT building towers and houses for people...:))

Can;t quite believe I made it to Debenhams today ....I felt so unwell...really unwell. I have got what he had and I took boys to Chatham for a treat but after seeing Santa both decided it was time for a nap...only remained me to wish I was in bed with them tooo:) All in all not a good week but we had the amazing help of our babysitter and friend Kelli who even though has an ear infection has done over and above duty and given us nap time, love time and all that. Also I must off course mention my wonderful husband who has so amazingly put up with my winging....my tiredness and not only lavishes me with his love and care (allowing me to sleep through the night and til 7-8am) but has been just the best dad ever....taking care of his family....THANK YOU DADDY you are so much appreciated and loved....

I guess the next entry will be Christmas day or so....HAPPY CHRISTMAS EVERYONE!!!

Birthdayed out and Advented....

Hello there! We had been rather busy enjoying Adent trying to spend quality time with each other and friends and just relax...sometimes it works better than other times.

A moment of bliss R showing off his first Christmas gift from Mummy and Daddy it still remains a favourite for all kids that come to us and Reuben off course.

Last weekend was the Dickensian Christmas Festial...which normally we do not want to attend...but this year was really rather nice especially up at the castle grounds with the Christmas Market open all week...and we managed to squize in some meetings with some of the winter characters.

He loved meeting Pingu too!:))) a bit feared him which was very unlike him.

Reuben has amazing gymnastic abilities and we are currently trying to find somewhere for him to go and learn gymnastics. This weekend a very special girl in Reuben's life (nursery best friend) has celebrated her Birthday. Grace Peet. Reuben was really really excited as it was held in a gym and so it was double the joy. he came home grinning and telling me it was the best party with all his nursery friends.

Enjoying a good look at Gracey;s cake...Pepa Pig...bless she is such a girl I love her.

Birthday girl Georgia P!! Our neighbour and Reuben's favourite girl. Here in the picture the blond fairy and next to her another special girl Livy (LIBY as R calls her) what a weekend of bliss for Reuben

Yap he got to wear his hat Bday Hat! Couldnt believe it...must have been that daddy was there with him.

Icecream time:) Wow....he loved that the frowned look is something he seems to be very good at...not sure why but seems he was intrigued by something...this is my beautiful boy my pride and my joy...thank you God for such a beautiful gift.

let pictures talk for themselves....on a lovely snowy day!

Thank you so much to my lovely neighbour Clare for these awsome photos of my fab kids!:) Reuben never sits this still for photos!