In The Spirit

The Cibula's are getting in the Christmas spirit around here.  How could we not?

This may explain why I have been absent from this blog.  I'm usually up to my elf bells in wrapping paper come post kissing kiddos goodnight {also known as my former computer retreat time}.  The blog has taken a back seat to scotch tape, scissors, and rolls and rolls and rolls of wrapping paper.

But, it seems that with or without my posts the big day is near us.  Every morning when Jack pulls out the chalk and updates our Christmas Countdown Sign a wave of panic and excitement wash over me.  It is the most wonderful time of the year, right?

So, in case you are wondering how the Cibula's are getting in the spirit {and for nostalgia's sake} here are few of the most wonderful things of the season that are keeping us busy.

How I adore my trio in Christmas jammies.  You better believe every night that these suckers are clean, the bigs choose them, which in turn means our littlest does too.

Our dear elf,  Clarence, has certainly done his part to put us in the spirit.  More than any year to date, the kids are full of giddiness each morning as they wake to find his newest shenanigan of the day.  Even Lucy spends her mornings on the hunt.  It is way too cute to watch her waddle behind her bigs and squeal when Clarence is found.  She's even learned the "no, no, no" finger wag to remind us not to touch him.  Then she gives him a giant wave.  It sure does make waking up a little easier.

This is where we've found him a few mornings.

It seems Clarence enjoys our Christmas DVD collection...and making a mess.  This prompted a "can we please watch a Christmas movie?" plead...all day long.

We are still trying to figure out why in Santa's name Clarence would ever turn the toilet water green.

And who knew Clarence had accessories?  A tiny scarf and little booties to wear...our fashionista elf....isn't he fun?

Jack, Maggie, and I spent an afternoon assembling Christmas goodies for their friends at school.  We had quite the assembly line going.  It won't be long before our littlest Lu will join us.  I can hardly believe how time has flown thus far.

Jack got the biggest kick out of the play on words.  I'm still wondering if my Magpie actually got it or not.  Either way she was a gracious little elf working hard all the while.  And when it came to writing her name on the back, it had to be just perfect.  I don't know if this family can handle another perfectionist.  Yikes!

Okay...it's time for me to go bury myself in more wrapping paper.  Oh why does Santa feel the need to wrap presents?  Bless his merry little soul.

Merry Christmas Friends!