After getting home last week on Wednesday, we were a little unsure of how the transition from crazy Christmas preparations and celebrations back to reality was going to go. We had a nice family meeting on Thursday morning (after there were a few too many tears before 7 a.m.), and then things were great :)
It was wonderful for all of us that Matt was home from work for several days. Both girls got to have some "special time" with each of us parents, we had some good family moments (going to Olbrich Gardens together and making Mischnick pizza for New Year's Eve to name just two), and we all had some nice personal time, too. We even managed a few trips out to run errands and do some after Christmas shopping. I always seem to think those trips will go smoother than they actually do ... hmmm.
I had been anticipating some friction between Kate and Anna after having so much time together, but by the end of last week, I think they'd actually grown closer than they were before. They are SO sweet to each other (most of the time) and it's simply amazing to be able to sit back and watch them (or listen from the next room).
Unfortunately, we've been feeling quite cooped up indoors the last several weeks. We still haven't gotten much snow to speak of and the out-of-doors just isn't that exciting when it's cold, overcast, and there is no snow. After some of the record breaking winters we've had recently, it's been disappointing to have so little winter snow. At least today and tomorrow are supposed to be sunny and in the 40s; we will be heading outside as soon as Kate wakes up from her nap and won't be coming back in until the sun goes down :)
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