Not sure what to call this

It's been a weird couple years. I haven't really been going to work - I've been working from home. I can't help but think that is confusing for you and Benny since I'm here a lot but can't spend that extra time with you. I'm thankful that we get to see each other A LOT more since I don't have to drive and I'm here when you get off the bus most days. But I just hope we all look back at this as a positive time.

I think my favorite part of the day is driving you and Benny to school. I like that time and that I get to spend a few extra minutes with you instead of you getting on the bus. We listen to Kids Place Live and I think it helps everyone start the day better. I know I'm hard on you guys in the morning some times, but its realllly hard to get you moving sometimes....

Christmas 2021

So just when things started getting back to normal, COVID started to surge again this winter. Mask mandates back at school and they even gave you a couple extra days at Thanksgiving break to try to slow things down. Mom and I haven't really liked that since there's really no good reason to have you both in masks. 

Anyway, I want to start a tradition with you and Benny to do a Turkey Trot every Thanksgiving. I got you both out to the track for a little bit this year, but I think we'll be ready for the real thing next year!

Later that day at Auntie's for dinner

This was "stories with Santa" at Holy Name high school. They still aren't doing breakfast like they used to, but it was fun to play some games inside the school and get some great pictures with Santa. Look how big you are on his lap 😢

I really wanted to do something special with you this year since last year was kind of a flop with COVID. So I took you to see A Christmas Carol downtown at a real play. It was really fun to get dressed up with you and take you on a "date." We met up with Benny and Mommy for dinner that night. 

Christmas Morning! Trying to think what the biggest presents were this year. You got an American Girl doll, LOL Surprise doll and Benny got a big gumball machine and Spiderman remote control car. But the biggest surprise was.... a trip to Disney! More to come on this later :) 

Got out for some skiing around the New Year