Tag Archive: Christmas

Santa came!

CHOCOLATE FOR DAYS.  My man knows me so well. I think this is the last year we will be able to get away with working out on Christmas morning without the kids rioting their way down to open their stocking. Santa brought them each books (just like last year) which he wrapped and left just outside their room doors.  Those were enough to keep them happy while Kyle worked out, but by the time I went to exercise they were chomping at the bit.  We made them wait, but just barely… We listened to the… Read more >

Home for the Holidays on Christmas

12/25/12 Christmas morning!!!!!  Wee!!!  [It never gets old] I slept horribly all night, so I was up before anyone else.  Rather than peak at what Santa had stuffed in my stocking, I set to work on breakfast.  I made a huge batch of waffle batter and started the coffee (and made enough noise that Kyle and my dad were up soon thereafter). Once my sister and mom joined the party we all opened our stockings. Then we took a breakfast break. Waffles with the toppings: raspberries, blueberries, maple syrup & Earth Balance My sister made… Read more >