tree blankets & good convo

Reyna had tumbling tonight and while we were on our way there, Reyna started asking questions about Christmas. Last Christmas was a lot of fun having two little ones, but this year is so different. It seems so much more magical. The feelings I am having about the holidays this year are similar to the ones I remember having as a little girl.

Everyday we talk about how many more days until Christmas. At the end of the day, she chooses a few Christmas stories to read. The past couple of days, she has requested to watch The Polar Express and she talks about our tree quite often.

Anyway, on our way to tumbling, she questioned where Santa was going to leave her gifts. I explained they would be placed under the tree while she was sleeping. I could see in my rear view mirror, she was really taking time to process her thoughts. I also reminded her that Christmas is celebrated because of Jesus. She asked me a few more questions mostly about what others were asking for. She was also kind enough to remind me that we needed to spread that "blanket" under the tree so her gifts could be placed on it. I have not placed our tree skirt down yet. I need to buy a few more lights and have not put our tree in the corner yet. She still corrects me when I call it a skirt. It is a blanket, duh!

After our convo, Kenny Chesney's Don't Blink came on. Have you heard it? Reallly listened to the words?

My babies are growing up. They are not babies, they are little girls. I have deep conversations with Reyna & Ruby can answer simple questions with a no or a mmhmm. Reyna asked Jade today if we could go to Africa and Ruby amazes me by making her animal sounds.

Some days I wish time didn't have to pass us by so quickly.