Christmas Hangover

As we recover from our Christmas day chocolate-induced coma, I am pleased that our minimalist approach was a success. TheMonk, got over the fact that Santa didn’t take his sister, and has spent a great deal of time playing with his Talking Robot (from Santa) and his Power Ranger Motorcycle (from mommy and daddy). He has also spent a great deal of time playing with Swee’Pea’s Princess Doll with a Purple, Pink and Yellow dress. Swee’Pea also got a pink leotard, pink tights and a pink tutu from Mommy and Daddy. They also received some very nice gifts from friends and family.

Grandma and Grandpa sent over a very nice cooking set for Swee’Pea with stainless steel pots and pans. (I’m trying not to focus on the fact that Swee’Pea has better cookware than her parents do.) TheMonk also got a Hot Wheels set from Grandma and Grandpa with very modern-looking cars and he’s been playing with those quite a bit. They also got books from Grandmother, large toddler-friendly puzzles from Swee’Pea’s godparents (which they LOVE) and some great books from our friend Deanna (including Ballet Kitty, which Swee’Pea has demanded I read to her about six times since she got the book on Christmas morning.)

The biggest thing is we’ve had to wean the kids off the chocolate since we went a little wild on Christmas Day (The kids each gave Mommy a 1/2 pound of Sees Chocolates as their gift). Swee’Pea knows there is chocolate and she isn’t shy about asking for it. We’re working on her manners and she is often stubborn enough to refuse to say “please.” This often presents an opportunity for TheMonk who will then approach while I am dealing with a screaming Swee’Pea and ask in the most polite way ever, “Daddy, may I have a piece of chocolate, please?”

Next up, New Years! Time to think of some resolutions. I just might have to start with no more chocolate.

6 Comments

1. I’m trying to figure out how best to implement a minimalist approach to Christmas for next year. Though that really wouldn’t have helped me with Ane much with her birthday being two days later. I think it’s time for another bedroom purge – um, I mean cleaning.

   So glad they like the books! I had a lot of fun picking them out!

   Comment by Deanna — December 29, 2008 @ 1:01 am

2. Glad you had a merry Christmas. We went small this year, too, yet it somehow still came out too much. Next year we’re going with homemade gifts.

   Atticus really wanted a Tri-Bot and I didn’t get it due to the age suggestions. Do you think he could handle it?

   Comment by Whit — December 30, 2008 @ 11:35 am

3. Sounds like you guys had a great Christmas. We’re having sweets issues around here too. Next week, I’m tossing it all and not buying anymore for awhile.

   I can’t wait until I can buy talking robots. That just looks too cool.

   Comment by Issa — December 30, 2008 @ 12:03 pm

4. That pillow is hilarious! On a side note, I think that See’s Candy has some of the best chocolates.

   Comment by Sam — December 30, 2008 @ 5:44 pm

5. Stopping by to wish you a very happy new year, my friend! Looking forward to another year of your writing and insight!

   Comment by debra — December 31, 2008 @ 10:58 am

6. No, not the chocolate! I have over 100 lbs. to lose (I’m 6’3″ tall, and should weigh no more than 210). But I’ve found abstaining from chocolate not worth the trouble. What I have to do with chocolate is limit portions. I get the Lindt truffles (available at Walmart). Though they come in a package, each one is individually wrapped. So with each meal, I eat 2 of them–and stop. And I don’t eat anything between meals. This works well for me–I am losing weight. Good luck to you!

   Comment by Scott — December 31, 2008 @ 4:19 pm

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