Andy had a half day at school today and Allison had the day off. Allison was out running errands and she texted me to see if we could take Andy out for lunch. I suggested KC’s Classic Burger Bar because Andy had asked if we could go last night after his Rock Climbing class. We had some leftover meatloaf to use up so we did that instead. It was nice to spend some time just with Andy, we don’t often get the chance to just have him with us.
Today was also stripe test for each of us. Mine was in the morning and it was very tough but I earned my stripe. Eva and Andy also did well on their tests in the afternoon. Then Eva and I went back again for our sword class and we learned that the form contains a shoulder roll while holding the sword. Yeah, neither of us liked hearing that, nor did my back.
I’m finding that as the kids get older and more busy it is harder to keep doing all of the traditional things that we’ve done for years for Christmas. We are still trying to get everything in as best we can. Last Sunday we got the tree and this Sunday we finally got to decorate it. There just hasn’t been time for everyone to be at home at the same time during the week. Monday and Wednesday are days when the kids don’t have something, but Allison has knitting on Wednesdays. I have filming for Built from Bricks on Thursdays. Our weeks are busy and Tuesdays are Karate and Dance. Lots of things for us to do.
Despite having so many things to do we still got some things done today including breakfast with Santa. We went to KC’s Classic Burger Bar. when we got there it was busy but we were seated immediately. Santa was making the rounds and so was Olaf. The staff was dressed as elves and there was a limited menu but plenty of choices. The prices for breakfast were actually much lower than I expected. I got the Chicken and Waffles with Sausage gravy and spicy maple syrup. It was really good. The kids had fun hugging Santa and Olaf. Andrew was a bit off the wall. He was so very excited and most likely over-tired from all the activities. I know that I have been because of all the activities that have been happening on the weekends, especially this one. However, I wouldn’t want to miss out on these moments with the kids. Continue reading Breakfast with Santa and Trimming the Tree→
