It's going quickly

It's really hard to believe how quickly the time is going. We are already half way through December, and there are only just a little over 2 weeks left in 2011. Honestly, it feels like it was just a month ago that it was starting to feel like spring and baseball practices were beginning. JR is starting to realize the quick passage of time as well. It's one of the many indications that he is growing up. The kids are getting excited about counting down to Santa Claus. JR still plays along, and although we've never had a discussion about it, I very much doubt that he still believes. JC asked me about it while we were out shopping Saturday. She said that EVERYONE in her class says it's their parents and there is no Santa. She said to me that she was SURE it wasn't us, because Santa gives toys and we only buy them what they need, not fun things like toys. I had to chuckle to myself...it's not all bad that she has that perspective! HT is certainly not behaving as though he believes in Santa. In fact, on Tuesday I had contact regarding inappropriate behavior from a teacher of each child. I was NOT pleased. Some privileges have been lost and bedtimes are a little earlier in an attempt to help each one make better decisions. Overall though, things are moving along smoothly (and quickly!) in these last few days of the year.