Today was the home-school bowling group’s Christmas Party

So What to wear for comfort,but festive enough…

I decided for comfort to wear my Old Navy Leggings , thrifted striped tunic and thrifted vest…

To add festive touches, I opted for a red tassel necklace (Burlington) and a Santa Hat…

Truth be told this is my 19 year old son’s hat, because mine is a Pittsburgh Steelers one…

The tote is from Just Fab and what I always carry my bowling shoes in…

The booties are last years version from Payless

I finished it all off with red lipstick… 

I don’t wear it often, but love when an opportunity arises..

I couldn’t resist snapping a picture of my 14 year old photographer and home-schooler.

He is wearing a jacket and pants from Old Navy and shirt and shoes by Vans..

Dear Readers, bowling days are always a good day for a stay at home , homeschooling parent to have adult conversations!  

This week I get to see some of them twice as, some of us are going to see The Christmas Carol on Friday morning..

Gratitude

I am grateful my children are  home and brightened my day.  

I am grateful that my daughter agreed to help me finish wrapping presents for the two youngest…

I am grateful for a great conversation with my supportive and compassionate sister in law.  

I am grateful to  my oldest who reached out by cell phone to my 19 year old son,  while he was tooling around Richmond after having to check out of his dorm, with hours to kill before his sister landed from Boston…( so helpful since my oldest knew I was at bowling and did this all on his own)

I am grateful that my 19 year old was so touched by his brother reaching out to keep him company via the cell.

I am grateful that my son listened to my suggestion of doing some Christmas shopping while waiting and indeed found something for all his siblings…

I am grateful for the love I see between my children ,  a mother’s dream!