Declan participated in his first Christmas pageant this year – he and a couple of little buddies were the “friendly beasts” and Declan was the donkey. Mike helped him along through some delicate negotiations during the rehearsal before church, but we could see the writing on the wall when at the same time during the service, unbeknownst to each other, the three-year olds took off their ears and started getting tired….by the time it came around to pageant time, Declan and the other beasts didn’t really want to go up there by themselves (it was apparently OK to go up with mom or dad) so Mike went up with Declan and carried him/sat with him like the other beasts’ parents did. After it was over, Declan said he wanted to do it again next year!
Another “first” happened for Quinny during the church service, too – she pulled herself up to a standing position in the pew, much to the delight of the family behind us. She held herself up while bouncing and chatting happily with them and is very proud of herself. So proud that she does it all the time, now, on anything and everything!
“Donkey” Declan with Daddy decked out in his ears and tail
Smiling with Daddy
Making pumpkin cookies with Livi
“Can’t wait until *I* can do all of this stuff at the playground like Declan!”
