Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Christmas. Show all posts

Thursday, January 20, 2011

'Twas a Tale of Two Zoobies


disclaimer - I do not rhyme. I'm no poet.


'Twas the week before Christmas and all through the house, a Momma and Dada were hemming and hawing.



Their little ones were patiently waiting for Santa to make good on their turtle pillow pets, and jewelry for Christmas.



But Momma and Dada knew Santa would agree, that another pillow pet for each, would be two pets too many. A unicorn and ladybug were already taking up space. So they sent a quick note to the North Pole to see, if Santa could possibly have some other option for their darlings to open on Christmas day.

Elfie Star, the girls' Elf on the Shelf, came bearing an envelope with a small request. The girls were to visit two sites on the Internet, with Momma to help them of course. They visited the pillow pet and Zoobie site. They were to pick their most favorite one, and then send on their request to Santa.

'Lo and behold, the girls fell in love, with Olivia and Spot.

With the time winding down, Momma and Dada knew that Santa was swamped, what could they do? So Momma sent an email to Sarah the Zoobie Elf with a frantic request. Sarah the Elf was prompt, kind and thoughtful. She knew Santa would be able to make it in time for the first week of January.








Elfie Star made another visit with envelope in hand, to prepare the girls for a present come January. He let the girls know, that their Zoobies were special, and the elves would take extra, special care to make them just perfect.



When Christmas day came, the girls were all a flutter, to discover jewelry from Santa, and surprise Charlie and Lolas. They also received a note from Santa, thanking them for the carrots, cookies and milk. Santa wrote that they would receive one more delivery from him in January.





Sure enough, the girls continued to be filled with anticipation even after the joy, and the fun of Christmas.



And then... wouldn't you know it. Elfie Star begged Santa to leave the North Pole on a specific mission to deliver the Zoobies. As you can see it was a grand, very, happy affair.




But what is a Zoobie, you may ask. Well come close, and I will tell you.



Zoobies are more than a pillow pet. More, much more, you will find. A Zoobie is a cuddly friend, but wait!






A Zoobie is also a pillow. There's more.




It's a blanket as well. And that blanket can also be removed. The quality of a Zoobie is quite fine. In fact, Dada and Momma were happily surprised. We are so glad that Dada and Santa, found a great find, from Zoobie land.


ps. I was not paid, nor asked to talk about Zoobies. We found them last minute. They were all out of stock of Olivias - Sarah the Elf promised she'd call us and ship Olivia and Spot the Dog (who comes with a book) out as soon as their stock came in, and she did. We are impressed by the quality of the products and service. Our girls have a pillow pet and a Zoobie...and we'd pick Zoobie over pillow pets, each time.

Friday, December 24, 2010

Happy Christmas to all!


...and you better be happy - or else!

...whine, whine...

...blah, blah...


...pbbbbbbbbbbbbt.......





We're really well-behaved...sort of... sometimes... well...



And now... as we do each year - some of our favorites from this year... or what we can vaguely recall from this year...


Dauntless Daughter, age 4
color: pink
movie: Tangled and Mickey Saves Santa
tv show: Ni Hao Kai-Lan
food: mac-n-cheese
game: Not Monopoly!!! (because AGG always wins) I like Candy Land
book: Olivia
song: Twinkle Twinkle Little Star on the piano
What makes you laugh? Tickling!
What do you want to be when you grow up? A princess.



Avant Garde Gal, age 6
color: golden
movie: Horton Hears a Who! and The Grinch that Stole Christmas (original cartoon, true to Dr. Seuss)
tv show: Olivia
food: tap silog
game: Monopoly
book: Charlie and Lola
song: Away in a Manger on the piano
What makes you laugh? people making funny faces
What do you want to be when you grow up? A mommy


Queen Scarlett, age 33
color: anything bright and bold - mostly burgundy
movie: 500 Days of Summer
tv show: The Good Wife
food: chocolate croissant, ethnic and Ina Garten (not to eat...to eat with)
game: Taboo, Catchphrase
book: The Last Chinese Chef by Nicole Mones
song: Buble’s I just haven’t met you yet - it’s my ring tone
What makes you laugh? Clever, witty turns of phrase, and kid’s silly antics
What do you want to be when you grow up? a published author, or a maybe a grown-up...one day.




Phantom, age 36
color: green
movie: Saving Private Ryan
tv show: San Jose Sharks hockey
food: yummy food
game: Risk
book: Les Miserables
song: U2's One
What makes you laugh? DD and AGG
What do you want to be when you grow up? A Princess. Kidding. A Daddy. (DD whispers... "A Grandpa")


Wishing you a belly full of yummy food, a home filled with cozy warmth, banter with the people you love most, and hope in the bleakest cold of winter.

Oh, and plenty, bucket-loads, semi-trucks full of laughter.

Merry Christmas!!!

Cheers!!!



ps. I can't wait to open my stocking. I found a note written from my thoughtful AGG...and I can't wait to read it. She leaves love notes all the time for us. It makes me so happy.

Thursday, December 23, 2010

Partying Kid-style

We love our piano teacher. The girls are playing silent night... slowly, but surely.


We had a preschool performance.


When it comes to sneakers... they always end up on the wrong foot. She's my Hawaiian girl, prefers to go without socks and only with sandals...even in the rain.


Note that every child is wearing a Santa hat, but mine. She didn't want it to cover her headband. Go individuality! My little one has plenty of her own verve.



We had an elementary pajama day performance. First graders rule!




They sang all manner of Christmas carols. Naturally, I was right there in the front row with my camera and my Flip.


Hey, if the kids get to wear pajamas all day, that means we all get to wear them. I am so tempted to learn how to get a national pajama day started. So tempted. Likely, I'll be too lazy in my pajamas to do anything.


We celebrated with a kid-Christmas-pajama-movie night-party. Why? Because they asked. (they saw the fun from book group...and wanted their own party) Also, I am obliging when it comes to parties. I love reasons to party...or no reason at all.




Unlike our last blow-out birthday extravaganza, I learned my lesson and limited the number of invitees. Also, since this was a spur of the moment party - the email invites went out Thursday evening (same night my book group met at my house), for a party that Saturday. The short notice also helped in limiting the number of attendees.



We had 8 kids total. Three for each of my girls.


There were Christmas crafts.






Christmas stories. My 6YO is reading Elf on the Shelf.


Christmas movies and munching.





Christmas goody bags.



And of course, taking turns jumping on the trampoline in the living room.




MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!


...and may we all see this wonderful Christmas season through the eyes of a child.


Pure, innocent and bright.