Oh, Christmas

I am LOVING Christmas this year. I have been blessed in finding couponing.  I have bought about 20 presents and stocking stuffers between the three kids so far and have not even spent $40!! I know, right? Oh, and two for my nephew that were absolutely free! I also have a ton of stuff for my brother and sister that I didn't even spend $5 on!

I even bought myself some Christmas Decor that I LOVE! And have paid only $10 for $50 worth. It's a lot of work, but to me, it's so worth it! I am excited to have the extra money to buy my husband something really nice this year, instead of stupid things like shoes, or chap stick! And to pay bills! It's nice to get a little ahead.

The Elf On The Shelf came to visit us tonight! His name is Charlie. And the kids LOVE him! They seem kind of creeped out that he watches them, and have asked if he can see them in the bathroom. I assured him that he's not looking at them in the bathroom or peeping at them changing. R asked him to ask Santa if he could please bring a toy robot to a little boy who doesn't have a mommy or daddy. He is THEE sweetest little boy! I love how kind he is. 

I'm excited to start this tradition with the kids. I don't remember my mom ever doing anything with us. Just the smallest things make my kids so happy, it's so easy to please them. I can't understand why she didn't do these things for us. I want to keep them as innocent as I can. I want my kids to be able to be kids, and not grow up too fast. I want one million times better for my kids, and I feel like we're doing okay so far. This year is baby A's first Christmas and am excited to see her open her presents and teach her how all of this works!