Caroline's Holiday Season by the Numbers

Here's a breakdown of all the holiday happenings around the Hepper household as they pertain to Caroline:

0 - the number of visits we've made to Santa. Don't worry - we've got one planned for next Monday!

1- the number of presents Caroline has unwrapped prematurely - pretty good, huh?

2 - the number of trips we made to the post office to get all our packages mailed in time. Caroline was a gem during both trips, charming the cranky people in line with her adorable antics and winning smile.

3 - the number of Christmas trees we have in our house (one regular, 2 miniature) that Caroline has to say "goodnight" to before going to bed

5 - the number of ornaments Caroline has "altered", requiring glue gun repair

7 - the number of self-guided Christmas lights driving tours Caroline and I have taken in the last two weeks. Once Caroline sees one set of lights, it's "more, more, more" until we keep driving in search of others.

10 - the number of trips we've taken to Target in the last two weeks shopping for holiday supplies and gifts. I hate to admit this, but if I don't see a Target for a while, I won't be sad at all (and neither will Paul!).

At least 25 - the number of times we've watched the Elmo's World: Happy Holidays movie - I pretty much know every line by heart

45- the number of cookies we'll need to attend a cookie exchange later this week - fingers crossed we get some good ones in return!

85 - the number of Christmas cards starring Caroline mailed by us last week - hope you got yours!

115 - the number of chocolate dipped pretzel rods I made to give to our friends and neighbors

About 25 - the number of chocolate dipped pretzel rods Caroline has eaten since then (she only eats the chocolate part, of course)

Countless - the number of Christmas songs we've listened to since Thanksgiving. Caroline loves to dance to the music, although her dance moves resemble well-formed squats more than anything else.

That's about it! We've had a very merry holiday season so far and are looking forward to seeing the DeNiro side of the family for Christmas next week!

Caroline checking out the BIG box of goodies sent by the Grandparents Hepper!



Mmmmm...cookies!



I love Christmas!