Let the Craziness Begin, Let's Simplify
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Let the Craziness Begin, Let's Simplify Lately I have gotten a lot of requests for the kids Christmas lists, which really isn't that big of deal it's a simple request since I know and live with my kiddos everyday. However, it got me thinking about all the commercial ads, all the I want I want my kids say this time of year, and all the stress it creates for us adults. I'm thinking, let's simplify!
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Since we have never lived by family and have been hopping from place to place every 2-3 years we have never had to figure out who, when, and where we would be for any given holiday. It's a whole mountain of craziness that I am not sure we are ready for. With 12 years of our own Miller traditions it's hard to just up and change all that. My family started a new tradition this year off the beaten path of the regular family required holiday's! We all got to dress up in costumes, play games, and carve pumpkins. No stress, no coordination, just go and play dress up! The kids already had their costumes but Kris and I had to go out on the hunt for a new costume duo. All of our costumes turned out great but you really don't want to know how long it takes to get everyone dressed, hair, make-up, and accessories together to look that good. The funnest part is seeing what everyone else came up with to wear! Next came the games! We did a fun relay racing game back and forth with broomsticks. Some people from the other team say my team was disqualified but Kourtney and I did all legitimate moves based on the rules, plus I had to carry Kourtney most of the way because of her stubbornness. I thought Kris was going to tackle me to the ground when I "bumped" his ball but he ended up letting us win! Pumpkin carving was just as fun! We all picked our own design and carved in teams. Kris and I had to switch around between the kids to help them get the guts out and trace their patterns but for the most part the kids did really good with it. Alexis and Derrick went at it and finished most of it on their own with a couple tips from us. Lucas dug right in but needed help with the sharp tools. Kourtney wasn't to fond of getting any of the pumpkin guts on her and constantly said, "wash hands, wash hands." Little Jack didn't get into the pumpkin carving either but was thoroughly entertained by Uncle Nick laughing it up and entertaining the adults at the same time! In the end, Alexis's spooky spider design won the carving contest; the winner got CANDY of course! The whole day was wonderful, filled with a competitive spirit and TONS of laughs! |