T and L went to the tree farm this weekend and picked out a lovely Christmas tree which is now half-decorated in our living room.
Christmas decorations are scattered throughout the house in hopes that I’ll pull my act together soon.
I’ve been distracted with all of the up coming holiday activities and events.... thinking through what needs to be done, etc.
So:
Here are my deep thoughts for today.
As you can tell… I must not have too much time for thinking. haha
-Holiday shoppers are reckless and messy and confused
-My boys are super cute. They have recently been living up to their new nicknames, “sugar love” and “sweet tart”
-I’m liking my husband more
-I’m glad that my regular radio station is playing Christmas music 24/7, but I’m concerned that they play the same songs over and over.
-I’m really looking forward to getting my Andrew Peterson DVD in the mail, he’s mailing it today!!
-going to the library today to get some more Janet Evanovich books. Good reads.
-looking forward to Ladies night and Creative memories this weekend. My cousin is having a baby shower too! Fun!
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Tuesday, November 15, 2005
It's beginning to look alot like Christmas
What a shame. All the stores are decked out for Christmas. Santa is already at the mall!! (Shouldn’t he still be making toys or something?)
I decided it was time to pack away the Halloween decorations today. Ha!
There is a guy on our road that has the most elaborate light display. People come from all around to check out his yard. It IS really impressive and I’m anxious to see the yard in it’s completion. He’s been working wildly all day, every day, adding to the array. This guy uses a bucket truck to put light displays high in the treetops and all over the place. I’ve seen the additions as I go to work each night. It’s amazing how much work he puts into it every year. It’s basically a drive through yard… except that you can park and walk around. I hear that he has different themed rooms for visitors to walk through and that people are welcome to walk the entire yard and check out the different displays. We drove through last year but I think we’ll stop for a closer look this year.
Each year, I think that Christmas has become more and more commercialized. But, I’m already getting sucked into it all. I am ready to buy a Christmas flag for our mailbox and start getting the decorations out… before Thanksgiving!!! (I can remember when no one decorated until the weekend after Thanksgiving.) Geez.
And- can anyone explain why some businesses already have the inflatable snowmen out front??? It’s not even winter yet!!! And I certainly don’t predict snow in our immediate future. Christmas is already rushed this year… why rush winter as well? Weird.
Happy Holidays :)
Side Note: L is completely potty trained. It’s SO easy to wait until they are ready. I never imagined that it could be accomplished without any hassles!!
And, D is behaving better at school. What a relief. I hope that he keeps the good behavior!
I decided it was time to pack away the Halloween decorations today. Ha!
There is a guy on our road that has the most elaborate light display. People come from all around to check out his yard. It IS really impressive and I’m anxious to see the yard in it’s completion. He’s been working wildly all day, every day, adding to the array. This guy uses a bucket truck to put light displays high in the treetops and all over the place. I’ve seen the additions as I go to work each night. It’s amazing how much work he puts into it every year. It’s basically a drive through yard… except that you can park and walk around. I hear that he has different themed rooms for visitors to walk through and that people are welcome to walk the entire yard and check out the different displays. We drove through last year but I think we’ll stop for a closer look this year.
Each year, I think that Christmas has become more and more commercialized. But, I’m already getting sucked into it all. I am ready to buy a Christmas flag for our mailbox and start getting the decorations out… before Thanksgiving!!! (I can remember when no one decorated until the weekend after Thanksgiving.) Geez.
And- can anyone explain why some businesses already have the inflatable snowmen out front??? It’s not even winter yet!!! And I certainly don’t predict snow in our immediate future. Christmas is already rushed this year… why rush winter as well? Weird.
Happy Holidays :)
Side Note: L is completely potty trained. It’s SO easy to wait until they are ready. I never imagined that it could be accomplished without any hassles!!
And, D is behaving better at school. What a relief. I hope that he keeps the good behavior!
Monday, November 07, 2005
Sunshine!
Good news. It seems that L just needed a little convincing that he was ready to be potty trained. He has been doing super well. A few accidents here and there but he has an overall big boy urge to get to that potty. Yay!
He and D even managed to keep their pants dry while playing outside today. They both peed in our neighbors leaf pile and then proudly showed me their accomplishment. Go figure. I still praised the fact that L had kept his pants dry and didn’t feel too pressured to ask why he was peeing outdoors. Hopefully he’ll feel compelled to come inside next time, eh? I’ll take whatever works….
So, after all my griping and complaining- the clouds are clearing up!Thanks to my buddy who reminded me that “This too shall pass!” Words to live by:-)
He and D even managed to keep their pants dry while playing outside today. They both peed in our neighbors leaf pile and then proudly showed me their accomplishment. Go figure. I still praised the fact that L had kept his pants dry and didn’t feel too pressured to ask why he was peeing outdoors. Hopefully he’ll feel compelled to come inside next time, eh? I’ll take whatever works….
So, after all my griping and complaining- the clouds are clearing up!Thanks to my buddy who reminded me that “This too shall pass!” Words to live by:-)
Sunday, November 06, 2005
Use Condoms
Alright- I put my foot down yesterday and refused to buy more diapers for L. It is high time that this kid was potty trained.
Today he wore underwear while he was awake and pull-ups at naptime. When I tell him it’s time to go sit on the potty, he says “I don’t want to sit on the potty.” He even insisted that he would just pee when he wore his pull-ups at naptime. (The nerve of this kid!) Luckily, he pooped in the potty. (don’t most kids pee.. but refuse to poop?) He seems to be reacting backwards AND he is super stubborn.
What are we gonna do with this kid??
I’m just really waiting for him to grow up.
But when that happens… he’ll be just like D who has recently been a class clown at preschool and has been getting into trouble. D’s teacher has implemented a “three strikes and your out” policy for him. Three times of disrupting the class and he misses out on outdoor playtime. It doesn’t even seem to phase him.
We’re talking about it with D at home and trying to implement our own policies.
Both of my kids are in the process of driving me nuts.
Geez... Lately we could be the poster family for Birth control!
Looking forward to brighter days! Hopefully soon.
Today he wore underwear while he was awake and pull-ups at naptime. When I tell him it’s time to go sit on the potty, he says “I don’t want to sit on the potty.” He even insisted that he would just pee when he wore his pull-ups at naptime. (The nerve of this kid!) Luckily, he pooped in the potty. (don’t most kids pee.. but refuse to poop?) He seems to be reacting backwards AND he is super stubborn.
What are we gonna do with this kid??
I’m just really waiting for him to grow up.
But when that happens… he’ll be just like D who has recently been a class clown at preschool and has been getting into trouble. D’s teacher has implemented a “three strikes and your out” policy for him. Three times of disrupting the class and he misses out on outdoor playtime. It doesn’t even seem to phase him.
We’re talking about it with D at home and trying to implement our own policies.
Both of my kids are in the process of driving me nuts.
Geez... Lately we could be the poster family for Birth control!
Looking forward to brighter days! Hopefully soon.
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