Hygiene.

Here's Jude ready to wash his hands.

He also knows the importance of keeping your hair in a hairnet when in the kitchen.

But probably the most amazing thing I've seen him do is try and cut his own toenails.

Now if only I could get him to give me pedicure and a foot rub, I'd be the happiest mom ever.

We are getting set to have a weekend of Christmas preparations. We are going to brave the mall for some gifts, perhaps perch Jude on Santa's knee, and then throw a tree on the roof on the way home. May patience be on my side, I'm going to need it. Or forget patience and just give me some eggnog.

Hope the Christmas spirit is starting to fill all your houses.