Early Christmas at the Browns

Since we will be traveling on Christmas Day, we asked a special favor of Santa and he came to our house last night.

Lucy's favorite gift seemed to be Mater the Greater.

Lucy's presents from Santa.

Maggie's presents from Santa.

The photo ornament Lucy made from Mommy and Daddy. Funny story...When Lucy brought this home from preschool it was was wrapped. I asked her if we should put it in Mommy's stocking or under the tree. She replied, "Put it under the tree. It is a stocking."

Cowgirl Boots

New toy shelf
Maggie can rock herself.

She also likes to be rocked by Lucy.

The latest fashion.

So cozy.

Christmas Program

Tonight was the Christmas program at Lucy's preschool. She did a great job singing and sitting in her chair.

She seemed to have a good time.

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Lucy and Maggie tumbling on the mat.

Tonight after I tucked the girls in I heard Lucy practicing her Christmas program songs. It was so cute I tried to record some, but I didn't want to go in and mess up the nice time. Lucy stopped a couple of times to talk. The first time she is talking about not putting toys in her mouth. Maggie is cutting some teeth and really chewing. So Lucy is imitating this behavior and I told her not to. Then she asks Maggie if she is OK. Maggie is letting me know that Libby is barking to get in. All in all the room transition is going pretty well. Maggie has cried a bit more. Mainly because she doesn't want to stop playing. Also, Maggie usually falls asleep with the light off and Lucy does with the light on reading. So we are working that out.

Shared Room

I moved Maggie's crib in with Lucy's bed today. They had a great time listening to the Cars soundtrack and playing with toys while Mommy worked. We tucked them in about 15 minutes ago and they are currently squealing and playing. We'll see how the night goes.
There were several motivating factors that led to this none of which include a new baby (there will be no more little Browns at our house.) First, I always wanted to share a room with a sister. I think siblings that share a room have a closer bond. Second, the computer is currently in the playroom. Lucy has started to think that it is her personal toy and we don't like that. Third, we want to have an adult sanctuary. Currently the kids go everywhere and there is not place for Mom or Dad to go hang out when we need some down time. So the plan is to turn Maggie's old room into a media room with the computer, a TV, video games and a couch. The girls will have the entire basement as a playroom.

Snow Pants

Snow White decorating the necklace tree.
Maggie refused to have her snack in the high chair yesterday. So they had their crackers at the little table watching Dora.

We got our first little snow today.

Snow Angels

Maggie was so bundled she could hardly move.

Singing Skills

Lucy on vocals.