Claudia- I can't wait for Aunt Peaches and Uncle Russ to come over for Christmas dinner with Lynn!
I had a couple of sketch pads, two new pairs of earrings, and some new clothes for Christmas from my parents and Janine. We also had gingerbread pancakes. It was a recipe from Mary Anne's parents that they started making a long time ago. They would make them every year. Mr. Spier and Mary Anne still love making them every Christmas even though Mrs. Spier's been dead for many years, but I think I heard that Mr. Spier stopped doing that when Mary Anne was in Iowa as an infant for about a year until he took her back to raise her by himself.
Here's something about both Aunt Peaches and Uncle Russ. They're my favorite relatives and I love them. They live around here, too. They got an infant daughter, Lynn- they named her after my middle name. They did got pregnant before Lynn, but they had a miscarriage. They're all coming over for Christmas dinner and I can't wait for them to arrive! They're due to come at six. There is no BSC meeting today since it's the holiday and I do know that no one wants to call to set up a sitter today. They'll probably wait until the Friday's meeting. Then, the doorbell rang as I went to answer and I noticed it was them who just arrived! Awesome!
"Hi!" I exclaimed hugging Aunt Peaches and Uncle Ross excitedly. "Hi, Lynn."
"Hi," smiled Aunt Peaches. "We wanted to beat the traffic."
"Good idea," said Mom.
"We decided to spend the night with you guys," said Uncle Ross.
"Okay, great," said Janine.
That night, we were making Chicken for supper. Yum. We're also having mashed potatoes with gravy, corn, and yams. Dinner was ready by six-thirty.
After dinner, I helped clean up. Aunt Peaches and I were clearing the table while the others were doing dishes. Uncle Russ was keeping Lynn busy. After all that was done, we were in the living room about to exchange gifts. I had a new art set from both Uncle Russ and Aunt Peaches. They got Janine a new dress with polka dots. They got Mom a very nice vase that was purple and blue. And, Dad got a new work suit. Aunt Peaches, Uncle Russ, and Lynn all got a new pair of gloves that Mary Anne made for them. It was my idea.
"Mary Anne must be talented at sewing," said Aunt Peaches.
"She is. Mimi taught her to do it," I told her.
"Wow. Tell her we thanked her," said Uncle Russ.
"I will," I promised.
After we were done with gifts, we got undressed and after Lynn was put down to bed at eight, we decided to watch a movie of A Christmas Carol. It's one of my favorite Christmas movies. After that, we went to bed at midnight. Aunt Peaches and Uncle Russ were staying downstairs. Lynn and I were sharing my room. Her play pen was in there. Isn't that neat or what? I love that idea. I wouldn't mind getting up if she wakes up during the night. A few hours later, I heard Lynn, who was up; crying and I got up to get her.
"What's the matter, Lynn?" I asked holding her.
I thought I could feel a wet diaper, so I changed it. I remembered Aunt Peaches kept the diaper bag in my room. Lynn was smiling at me.
"Is that better?" I asked.
I sat on the bed holding her in my arms to cradle her.
Aunt Peaches came by and said, "Was everything okay?"
"Yes. Her diaper needed changing," I replied. "She's just smiling now."
"Good. Thank you," whispered Aunt Peaches.
"No problem," I whispered.
Lynn fell asleep within five minutes later and I put her in her crib as I covered her. She sleeps the rest of the night according to Aunt Peaches. Lynn is a very good sleeper. The next day, she woke up at eight-thirty because her teeth were bugging her. I put gel on them. Aunt Peaches showed me how when Lynn first came here. I've been an expert ever since. She was giggling. She's just happy that I did. I kept her on me in my bed until everyone else got up an hour later. I came down carrying Lynn.
"We had a great time," said Aunt Peaches.
"Do you want to stay over for lunch?" asked Mom.
"Sure," said Uncle Ross.
At lunch, we had chicken sandwiches with chips. It's always fun to have them. After lunch, Aunt Peaches and Uncle Russ stayed until two or three. We didn't care. I helped them pack up the car. I even put Lynn in her car seat after they were ready to go.
"Bye," I said.
"Bye," said Aunt Peaches.
"It was fun," I said.
"It was the best Christmas last night," said Janine.
"I agree it was," said Uncle Russ.
We talked for awhile until they took off to go home.