The guesses on this one were sketchy and random, except for Trace. The hint read "Every village needs one."
He was convinced it would be a monster truck. I suppose every village does, in fact, need a monster truck, especially in the world of a little boy.
While the village addition was an animal care building instead of anything with four-wheel drive, it was welcomed to the neighbor just the same.
Today's surprise was a real treat. Something simple that will bring much entertainment ... small tablets of holiday pictures to paint. The kids have experience with these paint-right-on-the-page, all-you-need-is-Q-tips type of activities, and LOVE them.
Alivia, and her inner artist, was especially thrilled. I have no doubt she'll have no fewer than a dozen of these babies painted by dinner tomorrow night.
For all her brain power and creative ideas, there are times when it all goes out the window with Alivia. Asked what she thought might be in the package tagged "sometimes you just need to laugh," her response was "something silly."
The term "Captain Obvious" comes to mind.
I suppose, though, her guess was most accurate once the singing, jigging Snoopy was on display. It most certainly is silly AND makes them laugh.
In contrast to the (pajama) gift mom likes best, today was dad's turn. Although, the consensus building was weaker on the dad front.
Everyone had their own guess which made up the following list:
1. Quiet
2. Beer
3. Mustaches
4. Really loud talking/yelling
I suppose the package could have contained fake mustaches dad could wear while quietly sitting and drinking a beer and listening to his kids talk and yell really loudly. Okay, that comes a bit too close to home (although, his mustache is real).
Instead, they found four Steeler-themed Christmas tree ornaments and six mega-sized candy canes in exotic flavors like gingerbread and pomegranate.
They quickly got to work hanging the ornaments and calling dibs on the canes.
With kids that love playing in dough and flour, and who can wield a rolling pin with the best of them, we'll have fun with today's gift.
Tucked inside were cookie cutters and candy decorations in holiday shapes.
And, in case we need some help, a cookbook with holiday cookie and candy recipes. With all this on hand, we're sure to whip up some great holiday treats.
