Well, I have to post this information that may mean very little to the reader but here it goes... yesterday I took my son to the Shops at Willowbend in Plano, TX to see Santa...this is my son's 3rd Christmas at 2 1/2 years old and our 2nd trip to see Santa.  Let me just say WOW!  He did awesome!...he walked right up to Santa, smiled, and just backed into his lap and giggled...Santa was super great and tickled him, etc. but what a great Santa experience this year!!  And of course last night is when it really hit me why us, as parents, do this kind of crazy thing every year (you know, drive miles to wait in line to pay crazy $$ for a picture!)....my little boy found his Santa picture on the counter and carried it around not wanting to let go, saying "Santa, Santa!"  Dad had to play a trick to get it out of his hand and switch him over to his Thomas train and Lightning McQueen car so he wouldn't tear my $40 Santa picture, haha!  What a great time!

 ...however, I must admit, the best part yet of this holiday season and parenting thing at Christmas time is when my son now sees Baby Jesus and says..."Thank you Baby Jesus!"  That is priceless!  Merry Christmas!  Take time to hug your baby and enjoy this time...soon it will be gone!

(please take note this is written by a pregnant hormonal mom!) 

Today the Mom's Club of McKinney had the great opportunity to visit the McKinney Fire Station on McDonald Street.  It was a wonderful experience for my son of 2 years.  Although he didn't understand all the talking and rules, he loved the sounds and trucks!  As he runs around the house with his fire bracelet on, his red fire hat on and his tattoo on his forearm I realize how fun staying home with my son really is and what opportunities it offers for the both of us.  I must admit, sometimes I wonder why did I give up my career and the use of my college degree that I worked so hard for to stay home...but when I look at these moments, I soon realize what God intended on me to do as a mom and a mom of His child.

Treasure your moments...and thank your local firemen for the great work they do.  While we were there they were actually called out and not one of them hesitated, they just jumped aboard the truck and off they went to deliver their services.

I came upon this site and it is wonderful for those of us that need help coming up with fun activities for our little ones! Just go to your city and see day-to-day things you and your little ones can do! Prices and ages are usually listed too, which is great help! Enjoy!

 www.AroundTownKids.com