Lucy

Lucy's past few weeks have been filled with lots of Thanksgiving prep. At school, she has been rehearsing her square dance routine, her thanksgiving program songs, making costumes, cards, turkey centerpieces, etc. At home, she has been playing with her Pilgrim/ Native American Thanksgiving feast playset, watching Charlie Brown Thanksgiving, practicing her program songs and making place cards for the holiday dinner. She got to visit Ronin's new house, played with her friends Kylee and Natalie, went to a birthday party, helped Ian in the yard and tried her best to be a help to me with Graham and Harper. She moved to a big girl twin bed (complete with the sheets that she personally chose) and went to Gardening camp with her friend Mina. It has been a busy month for her, but something is looming in the future.

All the prep- a simple hurdle. All the talk of turkey, a simple display. Because what is really on this kids mind- Santa. She has attempted to sneak in Christmas music, movies and gift suggestions. This is my favorite time of year for one reason. I have the perfect threat- Santa is always watching, and taking notes, a simple tally (Lucy J- down one notch yesterday, up two today- that equals one medium sized gift.) So for now, we may still have the Thanksgiving table cloth on the table and leftovers are in the frig, but Lucy has moved on. It is the day she has been waiting for, the day after Thanksgiving, when all the Christmas talk can begin, trees go up, lights twinkle and those sugar plum fairies begin dancing their way into her dreams. So long turkey, Santa Claus is coming to town, and Lucy is here with open arms.