Merry Christmas

This Christmas was so special. Our guy, Bobby, really rolled with the punches and is happy for us to be back home with his new sister. Shu Ping went with the flow. At church, I brought her to the front with me while I intended to take communion. Before I could intervene, she pinched off a piece a bread from the ministers hand, dunked it in the wine and moved on! She must have thought church was kind of fun; getting to stand up and sing a lot, waiting in line for a tiny snack (the communion) and getting to hold your own candle (well , mommy shared the candle) while the lights went out.

She enjoyed our Christmas cookie making, and watching some movies like Rudolph. We were vigilant about not over whelming anyone with an over abundance of gifts, so each child enjoyed their modest presents. I wonder if she thinks we always wake up to presents. Bibi has really enjoyed her new sister. Bobby and I watched The Christmas Story to end our day with some special time. He especially laughed at the scene of the Chinese Diner when they served the duck with its head still on.