Well it's been a week since I've blogged, and my life hasn't slowed down even a little bit! Since I haven't been working at the school, I've managed to squeeze in a few private lessons, do some Christmas shopping, and even bake cookies with Charley. It's been months since I baked cookies, but it seems as though I've still got it... Charley's happily gobbling them up! There's a reason I don't bake often, though...When I bake, I end up eating what I make! So, I'm peddling these cookies around like crazy, because let's be honest, at this time of year, I could really do without the extra sweets lying around the house!
I love this time of year. It's my absolute favorite. In spite of the -12 degree weather (which I royally despise), I just like being out and about during the holidays. For Charley, it really should be the holiday season all year round. She learned about a dozen Christmas carols at school, which she sings at the top of her lungs, regardless of where we are (the gym, the store, a restaurant, etc.). Oddly enough, most people seem to find this quality in her to be endearing. She is just so happy to sing, Jingle Bells, at the top of her lungs, and she has NO shame. People everywhere seem to just eat it up! I think Charley's finest moment, this holiday season, was when she called Santa on me, and told him I was naughty. I'm not exactly sure what I did to offend her, but it must have been significant, because I'm kind of anticipating a giant lump of coal in my stocking this year! Charley, meanwhile, has been making out like a bandit in terms of gifts! It's not even Christmas yet, and she already got a bunch of Hannukah presents from my dad and his side of the family, as well as a ton of gifts from my students at the gym. I can't believe that the girls I teach got CHARLEY Christmas gifts, along with me. I just think that is so nice. We are surrounded by some really wonderful people. One mom told me today, "Our lives are better, now that you and Charley are in them." What a kind, and sweet thing to say! And I know she was being genuine, because she really is a great person. People seem to be nicer this time of year, and I really do appreciate that. Anyway, my point here, is that Charley and I are surrounded by wonderful, generous people, who love us as much as we love them, and that's something I'm very grateful for.
So, as is their tradition, my dad, stepdad, and sister went overseas for Christmas this year. They're in Paris! I, meanwhile, am dog sitting at their house. Thus far, the dogs have been great. My only complaint is that, while trying to transfer a sleeping Charley into her make-shift bedroom, I tripped over the door frame and completely wiped out. Talk about a terrible way to wake up from a nap! She screamed, but wasn't hurt. I had her pretty tightly wrapped in my arms, and she was still in her coat, so she had some extra padding. My legs, arms, and back, however, will be feeling the fall for the next couple of days. It was such a stupid fall! But not the first time I've had trouble WALKING. I mean seriously, I can do all kinds of acrobatics, but I can't walk on my own two feet. Maybe it's a result of being tired from all the work I've been doing. Ok, I'll be honest, I'm certain I'm overtired and was just being clumsy. Lucky for me, she wasn't hurt, and we both had at least a few minutes to relax for a nap.
We went to my mom's for dinner tonight. Traditionally, she always made lasagna, but she decided to mix it up tonight and make a different pasta dish. It was awesome, and over dinner we talked about how Santa might make a surprise appearance, when Charley went to get her jammies on. I took Charley into the bathroom, put her on the toilet (we're in the midst of potty training, and finding success with frequent bribery), and we heard some jingling outside the door, as my mom shouted, "Santa's here!" Charley shrieked," Santa!!! I went peepee on the potty!" Love it. She's very proud of her potty training success, and will tell anybody who will listen exactly how many times she's pottied in a given day. Anyway, Santa came by and brought some presents, which she gleefully opened. Her favorite was a set of Disney Princess shoes. Apparently the shoe obsession is hereditary.... And she can't blame me directly. It all started with her Nana!
Alright, time to get busy wrapping presents. We're going to Charley's friend's house in the morning, and I've got quite a bit of wrapping to do before the night's over. Lucky for me, I was able to get her from the car to her bed without incident tonight, and she's out for the night. Merry Christmas!
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