Trumped

They've done it again! Tonight was Paul's work's "Holiday Party." Because it's such a small company and everyone has little children, the decadent dinner at Flagstaff House has become a catered affair at the boss' home, complete with awesome presents for the kids. This happened last year too - the gift Ted got at the party WAY out-trumped our presents in coolness! He got another Playmobile Pirate ship; the new and improved model, complete with skull and crossbones, which I guess means they are the bad guys? Ted is falling asleep right now, trying to stay awake to help Paul assemble it. Sam seems to be getting sick-one eye is puffy and the other has goop coming out of it. Lovely. Mae was a trooper today. We had a playgroup/cookie exchange with some little Chinese friends from 11-2, then a quick nap in the car and the work party at 4. She did great. She was a bit of a bully at Shayna's house...the other kids are 'only children' and not as tough as she is. I hope we can teach her to be more gentle in preschool! Then at the party tonight, she hooked right up with Jacob, a little guy her age. They spent most of the time feeding each other, tickling each other, and chasing each other. Hopefully Rob will send pics, because it was so cute. Ted played with Ben & Aiden, the big boys, and poor Sam rested on the couch alot. What an exhausting day. Tomorrow we have no plans...hopefully we can all take naps!! Welcome to the holiday season!