tonight is the 30th night that r isn't here. i hope he comes home to us soon.
christmas. christmas was strange. r came down about 9.45 (15 minutes late) to open gifts. we made the best of it i suppose. p was very excited about her curious george panties and her trampoline. i was a little bummed because my darling of 11 years could only produce a $50 gift card to borders. and a pair of socks. i think he's still in the mad at me phase. after that awkwardness we caravaned up to the in-laws (aka: r's house). they were very kind to me and had some wonderfully thoughtful gifts for me and the kids. r opted out of the rest of christmas and the kids and i headed down to my dad's house for the world's best prime rib dinner.
christmas eve / miss p tries out her new toy / a BIG first: uncle will holds a baby (well, not just any baby, 'renzo) / our motley christmas crew: will, maria, anita, p, 'renzo, austin (not pictured: dad, rachel, me)