It was quite funny to observe their obedient behavior that day because honestly we've entered a new phase in their relationship as brother and sister. Now that Kaiya is no longer a baby, she realizes that she can have an opinion too...and the competitive sibling rivalry has been introduced to our family over the past few months. "I saw that tree over there, before you did" "Mama, she's touching me" are a few examples of words proclaimed recently to the tune of the whining song. Why so eager to obey on this particular day? They knew that we were putting up the Christmas tree that evening with another special little bonus...a big family sleep over in the living room on the first night the Christmas tree was put up.
We pulled a couple mattresses out and watched a Micky Mouse Christmas movie together before calling it a night. Caedmon's words for the evening were "This is AMAZING, Mom!"
We pulled a couple mattresses out and watched a Micky Mouse Christmas movie together before calling it a night. Caedmon's words for the evening were "This is AMAZING, Mom!" 
5 comments:
What a neat tradition Sherri!! Sounds like lots of fun. :)
We have the same sibling rivalry over here...it's so sad when that enters the family.
I must admit your pictures of putting the tree give me the fever....but I'm holding strong until the day after Thanksgiving. :)
How about a picture of the end product...please don't tell me you wrapped some of those gifts already...Or I will feel really behind.
Traditions like this are fun! A couple times we spent the night with aunts, uncles, and cousins on Christmas eve. Great memories!
It is so fun to watch the kids faces when you do something fun & exciting out of the ordinary... Pure Joy!!
Sherri I am so glad it went so well for you! What an awesome tradition! I love all the great ideas you give!
What fun! Love that tradition so much that we might need to "steal" it. :)
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