Speaking of the new/old home, how excited was I that I finally got the reindeer lit? My father bought these two yard light up reindeer when I was probably in Junior High School or High School. They were always my favorite decoration and he always made it known that one day they would be passed down to me someday. Well that day has come and they are now up glowing brightly in my new/old front yard. LOVE THEM! Thanks Dad, for handing down this tradition that I will make sure it will always stay in the family!
The kids, oh these boogers, they are all over the place. Cameron has been a bundle of fussiness. I am guess teeth or maybe the remnants of a virus. The child is constantly hurting himself and mostly banging his head and face. CONSTANTLY...and I mean at least 6 or 7 times a day. The other evening I was giving him and Layla a bath. They were fighting over a bath book when Layla let go and Cam went flying face first into the side of the tub. To say he looks like Rocky Balboa is an understatement. THANKFULLY, our Christmas pictures were done the day before! He is understanding so much more lately and trying to pronounce things like "Light", "Shoes", "Socks" and "Kitty". He also nods his head "yes" now. It seems crazy to me that he is growing out of his baby stage so quickly. His favorite word of all that he repeats at least a dozen times a day however is "truck". So you can guess what will mostly be under our tree this year! He also loves to say," Bu-bye." He is getting so much more brazen and the tantrums have begun as well. If you say "no" or take something away from him that he shouldn't have, it's an all out throwing himself around, banging his head tantrum. Can you say the male version of Hannah? He is very strong willed and if I had a penny for every time I have to say, "Don't touch!" to him, I'd be rich! Aside from this though, he is still a cuddle monkey and often loves to just be held by Mama and nuzzled. He even loves to get me my shoes in the morning when I am getting dressed. He also likes to go in the drawer and grab Daddy's toothbrush and brush his teeth with it. We wont tell Daddy about that one!
Hannah banana is in the full out I want everything for Christmas mode. God bless this child. I have tried everything but bang my head upside a brick wall to get this child to understand the meaning behind Christmas. To appreciate what she has and learn the joy in giving this season. To use kind words and stop having meltdowns when the word "no" is used. From day one, Hannah never could adjust to the word "no". I always feel like it is never enough with her. No matter what I do, I can't seem to make her 100% happy. (Hmmmmm I wonder who she takes after???????) Besides this however, she has been a huge help with the kids for me. She is always helping me with getting out of the house in the morning. Being it entertaining Cam, or putting on his socks or coat to grabbing some bags to help me, she does do this. She is so talented when it comes to drawing and anything creative. She always amazes me with her creativity. She has been much more huggy and kissy lately and has even found her way into our bed many nights recently. I swear it's her way of trying to make up for some of the things she puts us through during the day. She wants to be close to us and let us know that she is sorry. The little strong willed spoiled booger! On occasion when she is good for a period of time, she earns a prize. Recently she completed two weeks of good behavior and she was rewarded withe Biebs Christmas Album. Um, I am totally going to lose readers by posting this, but I seriously REALLY like it! LOL We jam out every morning and every afternoon in the car to it! Even Cam gets into the jam session. Leave it to the Biebs to hook me!
Layla bug, oh Layla bug. The kid continues to amuse us beyond belief. The other day I asked her if she would like some water and when she responded,"yes", I said, "Yes, what?" To which she responded, "Yes, Yes?" To which I responded, "Yes....????" to which she then said..."YES WOMAN!" I nearly fell to the floor with laughter. She has been getting a bit fresh lately which I am hoping is just a phase or maybe a little school influence? Or Hannah influence? I am trying to nip that in the bud immediately. She has been doing GREAT with potty training and is getting it down pat. She wakes up dry every morning now and only occasionally does she have an accident. I am so proud of her and so happy that I listened to my instincts and didn't push this issue with her. When they are ready, they are ready! PERIOD. End of story! She is doing great in school and I cant tell you how it feels to walk in the door to pick her up and have her pop up from her nap time cot and run over to me with the biggest smile while screaming "MOMMMMMYY" and wrapping her arms around me. She is so full of love. She exudes it. I can't believe how much she has grown up in the past several months and it is making my heart ache. I always felt this way with Hannah but then I could get through it by saying well at least I have Layla. The baby girl in her is so quickly vanishing. ... :( and now I feel like I have no more baby girls... sigh.
We are off to our Annual Romano Ornament Party this evening and I think I am most excited to show up in my pj's and new slippers that I treated myself to this morning. (I am rationalizing it by saying they were cheap and I deserved it after the week I had!) I am looking forward to celebrating with my family and getting dizzy on Gingerbread Martini's! LOL So happy last week before Christmas! Here's to getting it all done and having it all go smoothly. Even if it doesnt, just look around and count your blessings. Live each day as if it were your last!
Check out bruiser... with an icy pop all over his face! ADRIENNNNNEEE!
The house.. with one reindeer lit! :) Just like it always looked. My Christmas Miracle!
My good friend Andrea, entertaining the girls! Love her!
Our Ski Lodge foam house. All I can say is 3 hours later and a lot of cussing.. it was done! LOL The girls got tired of it after 15 minutes and the thing didn't even come with directions!!!
I married MacGyver.. and this is his tree watering creation! LOVE HIM!
Why I am thankful and blessed this Christmas...
My high school friend Gretchen Day needs your help! Please read! I can't imagine the strength she has to muster up to get through each day. I know how worried you are during a pregnancy period. To have cancer and be pregnant and going through Chemo has to be just plain terrorizing and awful! I HATE CANCER! This baby boy will be such a miracle baby! Bless them both and keep them in your prayers! PAY IT FORWARD PEOPLE! Be grateful for your blessings and give back!
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