Wheeler Holiday meal

The Saturday before Christmas we celebrated with a Wheeler holiday meal at our house. This year we requested that no gifts be given and only donations for the food bank. It turned out really well. We had lot's of stuff to bring to the food bank and the gifts were not missed. It was an opportunity to give back as a family and it was a great success. A couple days after the meal Jade, Nathan and I dropped off at the local food bank. We had collected so much stuff that they thought it was a donation from an organization rather than a family. Big thanks to everyone!

Christmas holiday

This year was magical for Nathan. At four years old he was full of excitement and wonder over the idea of Santa. Nathan's big thrill on Christmas morning was that Santa had managed to bring him a VERY large bottle of root beer. (With a little help from DM).

Jade was THRILLED with the surprise of the Wii and Wii fit. We had a great Christmas day opening stockings, big breakie, more presents, some time to play with toys and then out to do some sledding. We finished the day with dinner at Garry and Helen's. Good times.

Off duty for the day

I had a great weekend. Friday Darren and I went to the spa, very relaxing. Saturday I went shopping with some good friends and then out to dinner with a different group of friends. I was off duty from parenting on Saturday for most of the day. It is great to have Darren step in and take care of everything. He did an amazing job with Jade and Nate and he managed to create some special memories with them. I am really grateful for the time I had to hang out with good friends and really happy to have a man in my life that is such a great Dad to our kids.

Finger painting...water and sand.

Letter to Santa

Nathan and I sat down and typed his first letter to Santa. When it was complete Nate walked out to the mail box, Daddy lifted him up, Nate slid the letter in the slot and sent it on its way.

Here is the typed part. We decorated the finished letter with stickers and Nathan wrote his name. Great job Nate!

Dear santa

My name is Nathan garry Mallette. I am 4.

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I would like for Christmas some Batman toys. I want a lot of toys. My sister is rough all day, no she is not. Just kidding.

Bryquopikfc KFC is so yucky and taco bell.

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We will have some treats for you and your reindeer when you visit Christmas Eve. Have a save trip.

How old are you Santa?

Are you 8?

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Are you 7?

I think you are 6.

Love Nathan m

I have said before that preschool was a great experience for Nate but I am not sure if I have mentioned how great it was for me. I was lucky enough to meet a group of women with kids the same age as Nate. They have turned into great friends and an excellent support group when days are a little rougher with parenting.
This past Saturday the group got together for "Pub night". Tons of food, great conversation and good laughs. So much fun!

I am feeling very happy that we have settled into a good routine at home and with school. The kids are both doing well. Jade has been spending time with Nate lately and their relationship has really improved. Nate seems to have gotten over most of his roughness and they can play, read and enjoy each other. It is a great day when the kids are both happy together.