Missing.

I miss Christmas movies. Can't we have happy ending movies all year round? By the way the Thomas Kinkade movie, was really awesome.

6 years!

Oh to be married to my wonderful husband for 6 short years. We have had our ups, and our DOWNS...but I must admit I am enjoying the now. I like the rhythm we have set, although it changes much like songs on the radio. I know he didn't quite have in mind what we currently have, a more hectic life in which he takes care of not only 2 kids but me as well. He does a great job, is a good hubby, and has learned well that i am always right. Love you babe.
We still enjoy a good laugh, snuggle time on the couch with a good show or movie, and dates without kids. I hope year number 7 is still just as good.

CALM! calm...

Baking some cookies, watching the birds hop around outside, kids napping, cup of herbal tea with honey, calm days are nice.

I love little faces

Merry Christmas! I am so glad we focused on making memories this season over buying oodles of gifts, so much less paper to pick up! Make some memories, its the greatest gift you can give your kiddos. :)
I love the little faces smiling and playing while I make breakfast.

Christmas Eve

It is Christmas Eve and I am sick, but the show must go on. I have sent the kids to a holiday party with daddy and am enjoying a hot cup of tea. Looks like another year being sick on Christmas. I love the glow of twinkle lights on the high of cold medicine. Twinkle twinkle.

Winter Visitors

Warning to Winter visitors: It is winter and I am trapped inside and expecting no visitors, so please excuse my messy house and enjoy my fresh baked goodies.

Season of quality time

In this busy holiday season it is often overlooked, the importance of spending quality time with those we love. I don't ever want to be one of those uber busy moms who has a trillion things to do and can't spare a few minutes to be with her kids. We don't schedule much on purpose, no sports or clubs yet. So tonight, although I have things to do we are watching Willy Wonka and diving into some fresh popcorn. What a fun way to spend the night with my most treasured gifts.

Warmth Needed

I just love sitting in a chair by the window soaking up the warm sunshine. I may be a plant, a pretty one with cute little flowers. I know it makes me sound like a granny, but it is so quiet in winter, everything is more enjoyable. The sounds of birds are not hidden by lawn mowers or shrieks of children and the trees without their leaves just seem to stand still or barely shiver. So I shall sit here for a few more minutes, sipping my peppermint tea and enjoying the warm sunshine on a cold day.

Breakfast with the bug guy

We were treated to Breakfast with Santa at The Chateau. The boys ate a little, waited a long time for a photo with the big guy, and waited even longer for a balloon animal. Mommy is sick and tired, but it was worth it to see the great big smiles on their faces when they got to sit on Santa's lap. Hooray for the holidays.

Cheetahs

Aidan was chasing Brady, "I'm gonna eat you like a cheetah. Wait, a cheetah is a cat not a cheesy snack. Nevermind I am gonna catch you like a Cheeto." Me, laughing.

G is for GEEsus

Aidan makes a valid point. He has informed me that the Emglish language is tricky, and Jesus should be spelld Geesus. Giraffe should be spleed Jiraffe. Can't blame the kid, some of the rules are a bit sneaky.

Allergic to Girls

Today Aidan informed me of a very serious allergy. It appears he is allergic to girls. Not me because I am his mom, but all other girls are strictly forbidden. I wonder how long this will last, hopefully until after Medical school, where I am sure he will learn that he is not apparently allergic to girls.

Adoration

We made it to the annual Adoration Parade. We go every year with Veronica and cousin Mase. It is always terribly cold and we have to drink hot chocolate and snuggle under blankets. Tonight it snowed and was beautiful. I kissed my hubby in the falling snow and watched Brady pretend he was leading the marching bands. So priceless. Aidan just wanted to be held and cuddled and I was more than happy to oblige.