Christmas Adam

Long ago (I don't remember when, how, who, or why) it was decided by our kids that the 23rd of December was Christmas Adam since Adam came before Eve. Our family has snickered and giggled over this for years, as if it is some great secret...but they have always been eager to share this special "insight" with others, as if to let them in on the secret. I've had to chuckle several times over the last few days as I've overheard the kids (Wanda and Roberts' and Phil and Hannahs') discuss this clever piece of knowledge. And today is Christmas Adam. And I have chuckled thinking that in Wanda's family Adam came before Eve too! And I'm pretty certain that isn't a new or exclusive thought either! Ha-ha!

Wanda started on her quilt for Robert today. I highly doubt that she'll get it finished in time for tomorrow as she's got a hundred blocks to make...but she has made a huge dent and I wouldn't be surprised if she has it done by New Years. I was fun to work with her again in this capacity. I love that I have the opportunity to share hobbies and loves with my kids.

The therapists were here again, bright and early. Hyrum (and the rest of the kids) had slept in later than normal (usually the school bus is here by about 7:15 so that tells you how early this home is up and moving to get dressed, breakfast, lunches made, signatures, etc.) since there was no school. Wanda had to wake him as his first therapist arrived, but he cheerfully met the challenge of getting dressed, eating breakfast all the while his therapist was beginning to prepare him for his work. By the time I left to run errands as 3 pm he had had three therapists and I have no idea how many more came after I was gone. Tomorrow there will be none and I think everyone is glad to have a break.

Hannah had asked me earlier in the week if Winston and Oliver could come over so that she could go to Institute and run some of her errands. Oliver's best friend is Adam and I know he was delighted to have Adam home to play with as, the last couple of times that we've had him here, Adam has been in school. Winston and Joshua are best buddies too...until Winston tells Joshua, "No!" about something. Inevitably Joshua will dissolve into tears and come running to Wanda, telling her that, "Winston told me, 'No!'" It's kind of humorous to watch.

Rich and I drove into Madison so that I could run a few errands. Traffic was horrendous! Must be the holidays and the fact that it was quitting time. We just decided to head directly to Phil and Hannah's to celebrate Ollie's birthday. We needed to stop and get his card and some money and candy but we decided to just stop in Dodgeville at the Walmart there rather than fight the traffic in Madison. A few years back Rich decided that sending the kids their cards in a small priority box along with some candy was the way he wanted to do things. When we arrived at Phil and Hannah's and gave Oliver his box, he looked a little confused, but Orion said, "Hey, Oliver! That's your candy box!" Oliver lit up and it wasn't long till he had it open and Orion read him his card. He rushed over and said, "Thanks, Grandma and Grandpa!" My heart melted. LOL

Hannah had been going to make tacos for his birthday dinner but things had been hectic for her so it was decided to take everyone out to his favorite place to eat - Taco Bell! The service was great and the boys really enjoyed sitting at the high table. After supper we headed back to Phil and Hannah's for some birthday cake - cheesecake.

 

When we arrived back at Wanda and Robert's, the family was settling in for the night. Joshua and Hyrum were still up and evidences of their Christmas Adam activity were on the dining room table. The two boys were eager to share:

 

Robert and I stayed up to nearly midnight playing Dr. Mario. I need to get some serious play time in! LOL As an aside - some of the sickies are getting better, like Ben, but others, like Mo, who has just slept all day long, are feeling the stress of illness. Wanda sounds awful but she is taking her neb and doing what she can...I love asthma!