While this hasn't been the most relaxing of week-ends it has been productive. We've finally packed up all the Christmas decorations except for that elusive Christmas stocking that is still MIA. The Christmas tree was a learning experience for Lucas and Eli. They had their sisters here to decorate it and oh what fun that was, loading it down with every ornament in the boxes and putting the glittery icicles all over it....except now the sisters are at college and work and that left Lucas and Eli with the honor of taking all of it off the tree by themselves.
When I explained to them that the icicles had to come off too, Eli's observation..."You mean that we have to give the tree a haircut?" Took a little while but it's a task accomplished and to be remembered for next year when they think loading down the tree is a good idea.
Sunday saw great cooperation (from everyone at one time no less). Lucas and Mike undertook painting Lucas' room, Eli and I stayed upstairs cleaned and did the laundry. I'm still waiting for someone to explain how boys accumulate more laundry than girls.
The only argument of the day? It came about setting the table for lunch. I had my back turned and I hear Lucas and Eli squabbling about who was setting what on the table. Eli, being the louder therefore must be in the right, said, "I said ice it man, ice it!" Huh? Just his version of telling Lucas to put ice in the drinking glasses. Everyone returned to their respective chores and we may actually be ready for the busy week ahead.
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