I am three weeks into the new job and loving it. But I will not lie when I tell you that learning to balance the time I want to put in too the three most important aspects of my life right now Jack, John, and work is hard. We are settling in though and I know each day will get easier to manage. Thank goodness I love all three of those aspects so that makes it a heck of a lot easier. I saw This Article this morning and had to post it. I have a list of blog posts I want to write (and am determined to get too) but I have been straight out from 5:30AM to 10:30 PM every single day. It is funny because I realized I definitely have been getting asked these questions a lot lately. I guess it is because we are in a new area, meeting new people, and people are getting to know our family. Same with business opportunities, I take the questions with a grain of salt. I answer them in my head the same way they are answered in this article, but what comes out of my mouth is a smile and of my bag a picture of my family.
As I have said in posts about being a working mom before, it is not easy. But regardless of working or stay at home there is no perfect situation. You just need to determine what is perfect for you. Lately my parenting skills I feel are being tested to the limit. I have been exhausted lately, and find my patience being tested and the way I react to the littlest things being tight lipped or whiny myself to John and sometimes Jack. It makes me feel horrible and I have been forcing myself to stop and think before letting anything out of my mouth. I read this quote the other day and I am determined to keep it in a place where I can always see it and be reminded because it is so important "Your children will become who you are, so be who you want them to be".
Happy Thursday Peeps and enjoy the articleWhat Not To Say To A Working Mom
Thursday, January 31, 2013
Thursday, January 24, 2013
Made It Through....And Bye To Lake Jo
Well me made it through the past almost week I would say. I still can't believe tomorrow it will have been a week that the packers showed up and packed everything we own in boxes. For the most part our move went smoothly, but both John and I's emotions ran high. While it has been a stressful, crazy week, and we still feel slightly unsettled when I reflect back I think about how much of a rock John and I are for each other. I had a slight breakdown Friday and Saturday, John was a bit emotional on Sunday. Thank goodness we balance each others emotions out, and are able to hold one another up when the other is feeling down. That is the beauty of marriage and what it is about. I love that we make these big decisions together and tackle them with just as much conviction as when we make them. It reminds me again how proud I am of our team. I digress...this was the picture that tore at my heart on Saturday morning as the moving truck pulled up.
All Jack cared about was the fact that it was a truck. He had not idea what was going on but he looked so cute and innocent just standing there. It made me think about how he would stand in that spot each night when I would tell him dadda was coming home. Regardless I powered through the feeling of sadness and focused on the big picture, and the adventure to come. Until we took this picture. Our last one as a family at our home that our family started to grow.
Shortly after I strapped Jack in his car seat and headed South. As I drove out of Lake Jovita my heart was heavy and tears streamed down my cheeks. The friends and people that are in this community were our second family since we had no close family of our own down here. The golf community welcomed us into their arms the second we moved in. I think we really made our mark during glow ball circa November 2010. I might have had a bit too much too drink but it sure was a good time. I am going to go out and say it now Lake Jovita may be an older community but everyone is young at heart. I mean half of the woman here have bodies that I wish I had now...just saying. We loved living here and having so many great role models to look up to. Especially in our first year as newlyweds and our first year as parents. We had the opportunity to pick the brains of many super intelligent people, get their parenting and grandparenting advice, and to learn about their secrets to long successful marriages. The love they have shown Jack before and after he was born with the shower, and the food, and the thoughtful card and gifts it was always so much appreciated. The waves on our morning walks, drinks in the club house, Christmas parties, BBQ's, emergency contacts, it was just amazing. Lake Jo welcomed us with open arms and we will be forever grateful for the time we have spent here. I could go on and on...but I am only to the exit of Lake Jovita.
As I got on the highway and drove South Jack fell asleep in the back seat, I caught up with friends on the phone and four short hours we pulled into Delray. Jack and I's first stop....the new place to check it out since we had not yet seen it. Our new home is in a great location, close to downtown and the beach but it is a town home. Three stories, no yard, totally different. It is an adjustment to say the least. I think this picture started the strsse of Sunday, the moving truck almost not fitting down the drive.
I miss our house and our neighbors but with each day it is getting easier. The other day I went for my first run, this was the view.
There are certainly a lot worse places to be. So with that said now that we are getting settled, it is time to truly embrace this adventure. No more tears only excitement and moving ahead. Life is about moments and memories we make and we have those from Dade City and have already begun our next chapter in our story.
All Jack cared about was the fact that it was a truck. He had not idea what was going on but he looked so cute and innocent just standing there. It made me think about how he would stand in that spot each night when I would tell him dadda was coming home. Regardless I powered through the feeling of sadness and focused on the big picture, and the adventure to come. Until we took this picture. Our last one as a family at our home that our family started to grow.
Shortly after I strapped Jack in his car seat and headed South. As I drove out of Lake Jovita my heart was heavy and tears streamed down my cheeks. The friends and people that are in this community were our second family since we had no close family of our own down here. The golf community welcomed us into their arms the second we moved in. I think we really made our mark during glow ball circa November 2010. I might have had a bit too much too drink but it sure was a good time. I am going to go out and say it now Lake Jovita may be an older community but everyone is young at heart. I mean half of the woman here have bodies that I wish I had now...just saying. We loved living here and having so many great role models to look up to. Especially in our first year as newlyweds and our first year as parents. We had the opportunity to pick the brains of many super intelligent people, get their parenting and grandparenting advice, and to learn about their secrets to long successful marriages. The love they have shown Jack before and after he was born with the shower, and the food, and the thoughtful card and gifts it was always so much appreciated. The waves on our morning walks, drinks in the club house, Christmas parties, BBQ's, emergency contacts, it was just amazing. Lake Jo welcomed us with open arms and we will be forever grateful for the time we have spent here. I could go on and on...but I am only to the exit of Lake Jovita.
As I got on the highway and drove South Jack fell asleep in the back seat, I caught up with friends on the phone and four short hours we pulled into Delray. Jack and I's first stop....the new place to check it out since we had not yet seen it. Our new home is in a great location, close to downtown and the beach but it is a town home. Three stories, no yard, totally different. It is an adjustment to say the least. I think this picture started the strsse of Sunday, the moving truck almost not fitting down the drive.
I miss our house and our neighbors but with each day it is getting easier. The other day I went for my first run, this was the view.
There are certainly a lot worse places to be. So with that said now that we are getting settled, it is time to truly embrace this adventure. No more tears only excitement and moving ahead. Life is about moments and memories we make and we have those from Dade City and have already begun our next chapter in our story.
Letters To Jack Jack
Sweet Baby Boy,
You are now 15 1/2 months and getting smarter each and every day. I am absolutely loving this stage in your babyhood (or toddler hood I should say). You are so much fun and have the best personality. It brings so much joy to our lives to see you learn something new... literally every day. You had your 15 month check up the other day and currently are in the 20% percentile for weight and 84% percentile for height. Go figure, someone has his dads figure. You are a little chatterbox unless you are really focused on what you are doing, and instead you have this super inquisitive look on your face. You are talking up a storm and currently know how to say Elmo, Ball, Momma, Dadda, Peez, Papa, uh oh, woo hoo, tractor, and duck. As I write this I realize you actually say a lot of stuff and repeat in some way anything we ask you too. Even if it is in your own Jack language. You answer many questions we ask you in your own language, and you have farm animal sounds down pat. You are a particularly good "quacker", excellent "mooer", and great "baaaaa-er". You love to eat...everything...period. Your obsession is your basketball hoop and stacking your blocks. I love that you love to read and pick out your favorite books for us to read to you. You are very particular about what you want us reading to you before bed. Bath time is a favorite, and you have perfected the "in tub" kick and blowing bubbles.
A few weeks ago I accidentally cut off too much of your hair. Well I didn't, the hair cut guy did and I wanted to cry because you look like such a little boy. I want to freeze time, because you are getting so big so fast. I am at the point where I now seriously need to start watching my mouth at home for fear you will repeat me. Climbing is also your new favorite past time, which gives me and your father a heart attack on a daily basis. You have come to understand face time which I love because I feel like you are actually seeing me when I am away from you. I love when you kiss the screen. I actually love everything about your super cuddly self. While you are not a sit still kind of cuddle bug anymore, you are a wide open mouth kisser and a sweet boy that will run into our arms for a squeeze. To say you have your dad and I wrapped around your finger would be an understatement.
Jack I know I am your mom and I am bias... but you are seriously awesome. You have gone through a tremendous amount of change yourself over the past 30 days and you have been a rock star. Packed up toys, new school, new house, no Palin, new scenery you have taken it better then any of us I think...all with a smile on your face. You started your new school this week and it has been fun to hear your teachers tell us about all that you do as they to know our Jack. You have been coined a "social butterfly"...wonder where you get that from. You are obsessed with airplanes and pointing at every one you see in the sky, which apparently you ensure all of your teachers know when there is an airplane in the sky. Bottom line you keep us going sweet angel every single day, and make our life oh so sweet. We love you more then life itself and are so blessed you are our sweet baby boy.
Love
Momma
Friday, January 18, 2013
T-Minus 30 Minutes
In 30 minutes three people are going to show up at our door and pack up our entire house for the pending move tomorrow. This week has been a whirlwind. In the past 48 hours we have found a place to live, booked packers, booked movers, and are on our way. The past 48 hours have also been a little emotional and stressful to say the least. The feeling of leaving this house and this neighborhood tears at my heart. We have only lived in this house for 2 1/2 years but we have made so many amazing memories. Many of those memories are related to our journey of becoming parents for the first time. We had only lived here for four months before we found out in this house, in our bathroom that we were going to be blessed with a child. Then in the same bathroom 10 months later my water broke and we bustled out the door to have a baby.
This house is where I think I truly learned about perspective, and balance, and just living in the now. I had become a wife right before we moved here, and then a mom shortly there after. Two life changing events that now define who I am and my existence. See our house is kind of out in the middle of nowhere. You get off the exit, you past cow pastures, and all of a sudden out of nowhere is this beautiful gated community. It is 15 minutes to the grocery store, and pretty much anything else which at times drove me crazy. Yet, living in the now, and enjoying simples pleasures was what we did here. Countless nights out on the lanai with great wine, and great conversations with John. Then Jack came along and he joined in the fun sitting outside on Friday nights in his swing, and now running around like a mad man playing basketball. It is almost like we became real adults in this house.
and.......the doorbell has rung. I will surely continue my memory post on this house later. But for now let's get this done.
This house is where I think I truly learned about perspective, and balance, and just living in the now. I had become a wife right before we moved here, and then a mom shortly there after. Two life changing events that now define who I am and my existence. See our house is kind of out in the middle of nowhere. You get off the exit, you past cow pastures, and all of a sudden out of nowhere is this beautiful gated community. It is 15 minutes to the grocery store, and pretty much anything else which at times drove me crazy. Yet, living in the now, and enjoying simples pleasures was what we did here. Countless nights out on the lanai with great wine, and great conversations with John. Then Jack came along and he joined in the fun sitting outside on Friday nights in his swing, and now running around like a mad man playing basketball. It is almost like we became real adults in this house.
and.......the doorbell has rung. I will surely continue my memory post on this house later. But for now let's get this done.
Tuesday, January 15, 2013
6 Mugs? Only 6
Saturday we started organizing our cabinets to determine which kitchen items would go to storage and which items would go to the townhome. As we dug through each cabinet we ultimately ended up at the mug and glass cabinet. I will preface by saying I have never been much of a collector, or at least I didn't think I was until Saturday morning...when we got to the mug cabinet. I have always loved the perfect mug. As an avid coffee drinker and someone who works from home I have always felt the need to pick the right mug for the day depending on my mood. As we ruffled through the mug and glass cabinet I realized that I am a collector, a mug collector. While having this mug epiphany, my thoughts were interrupted by JMS saying you are limited to only six mugs to bring to the townhome. 6! Talk about tough decision as you can see I have many more mugs then six, and they all have special meaning!
I am very particular about what types of mugs I buy. I am a Starbucks mug lover to be exact. Only once in awhile will another non-Starbucks mug make the cut to the cabinet. Long story short 45 minutes later these were the chosen mugs to make the journey to Delray.
In no particular favorite order I chose:
Nashville Starbucks mug because I love Nashville and I bought it on my first trip back there after John and I had started dating.
Anthropolgie Artichoke Mug is just pretty and one of the 2 non Starbucks mugs I own
Original Boston Starbucks mug is the first mug I ever bought 10 years ago
Jack Picture mug....special Christmas present needs no explanation why that made the cut first
Starbucks Flower Mug always puts me in a good mood, and is my favorite for tea
San Francisco Starbucks mug because that is one of my favorite vacations ever with John.
I may slip in a few more over the next couple of days as I don't know how 6 will suffice, or maybe I just need to add a few more to my collection over the next 6-12 months. I even bought a new Houston Starbucks mug to keep at my office in Houston. Cheers to a great mug!
I am very particular about what types of mugs I buy. I am a Starbucks mug lover to be exact. Only once in awhile will another non-Starbucks mug make the cut to the cabinet. Long story short 45 minutes later these were the chosen mugs to make the journey to Delray.
In no particular favorite order I chose:
Nashville Starbucks mug because I love Nashville and I bought it on my first trip back there after John and I had started dating.
Anthropolgie Artichoke Mug is just pretty and one of the 2 non Starbucks mugs I own
Original Boston Starbucks mug is the first mug I ever bought 10 years ago
Jack Picture mug....special Christmas present needs no explanation why that made the cut first
Starbucks Flower Mug always puts me in a good mood, and is my favorite for tea
San Francisco Starbucks mug because that is one of my favorite vacations ever with John.
I may slip in a few more over the next couple of days as I don't know how 6 will suffice, or maybe I just need to add a few more to my collection over the next 6-12 months. I even bought a new Houston Starbucks mug to keep at my office in Houston. Cheers to a great mug!
I Wonder If We Will Ever Get Palin Back
With all the madness of starting two new jobs, selling our house, finding a new place to live, not being able to find a new place to live, and likely moving into an extended stay on Saturday...we decided after Christmas to send Palin to Grandma and Papa's until the dust settled.
It went down like this. Early morning December 29th John says "Honey I need to talk to you" he then proceeds with the recommendation to have Miss. P head back to Nashville with K & J until we got settled down in Boca". Que tear and heart ache. I know it was hard for him as John has always been Palin's favorite. Palin and Jack have never been away from each other, with the exception of maybe one night. Bottom line I love this dog, I never thought in my life I would love an animal this much. I explained this awhile back in when I first started blogging and posted this post. I would be lying if I said the first year of Jacks life may have been a little tough on her. I was a little tough on her, and maybe a little impatient as I was always worried about Jack. The trillion pictures we took of P were replaced by Jack, but now that Jack is older and they are best friends it is pictures of P & Jack. She is back in the game...10 lbs heavier I might add.
Since she has been gone things have been quiet, and a bit lonely around here without her. The things that annoy me about Palin are the jumping when I walk in the door, the barking every time Fedex drops off an Amazon box (I might add this is quite frequent due to Amazon prime), the following me to the bathroom, the jumping on guests, etc. Well I want those things back, I want her back as soon as possible. I want her to run with, to jump on the bed in the morning and at night, to watch her and Jack play fetch, to see how patient she is while Jack constantly tries to kiss her, etc. I am a little nervous about what it will be like when she comes home. To be honest my in laws are like the dog whisperer's, sometimes I think it is a little weird actually. Just kidding K & J, no in all seriousness they are like the biggest dog lovers ever and P has tons of playmates since they have like 10 dogs. This clip from bridesmaids may sum up what I am talking about. They would likely agree. I digress. In a few weeks she will hopefully be back with us, and I can't wait. I need her by my side, she is the only work colleague I have when I am not traveling. She is a trusted assistant who sits by my feet all day, every day. Making cold calls, working on deals. Palin I love you and we can't wait to have you come home, until then we appreciate your face time kisses.
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It went down like this. Early morning December 29th John says "Honey I need to talk to you" he then proceeds with the recommendation to have Miss. P head back to Nashville with K & J until we got settled down in Boca". Que tear and heart ache. I know it was hard for him as John has always been Palin's favorite. Palin and Jack have never been away from each other, with the exception of maybe one night. Bottom line I love this dog, I never thought in my life I would love an animal this much. I explained this awhile back in when I first started blogging and posted this post. I would be lying if I said the first year of Jacks life may have been a little tough on her. I was a little tough on her, and maybe a little impatient as I was always worried about Jack. The trillion pictures we took of P were replaced by Jack, but now that Jack is older and they are best friends it is pictures of P & Jack. She is back in the game...10 lbs heavier I might add.
Since she has been gone things have been quiet, and a bit lonely around here without her. The things that annoy me about Palin are the jumping when I walk in the door, the barking every time Fedex drops off an Amazon box (I might add this is quite frequent due to Amazon prime), the following me to the bathroom, the jumping on guests, etc. Well I want those things back, I want her back as soon as possible. I want her to run with, to jump on the bed in the morning and at night, to watch her and Jack play fetch, to see how patient she is while Jack constantly tries to kiss her, etc. I am a little nervous about what it will be like when she comes home. To be honest my in laws are like the dog whisperer's, sometimes I think it is a little weird actually. Just kidding K & J, no in all seriousness they are like the biggest dog lovers ever and P has tons of playmates since they have like 10 dogs. This clip from bridesmaids may sum up what I am talking about. They would likely agree. I digress. In a few weeks she will hopefully be back with us, and I can't wait. I need her by my side, she is the only work colleague I have when I am not traveling. She is a trusted assistant who sits by my feet all day, every day. Making cold calls, working on deals. Palin I love you and we can't wait to have you come home, until then we appreciate your face time kisses.
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Monday, January 14, 2013
Where Is My Little Baby?
This weekend Jack got his 4th hair cut. Now every haircut he has gotten between now and the first one have been with either John or John and myself. I learned this weekend not knowing much about men's haircuts that this is probably a better job for John. All I have to say is I didn't realize how short clippers cut hair! Jeez Louise, my little baby looks like a little boy. I am praying that hair gods will help his hair grow back fast because I don't know how I feel about this. Actually I do...I prefer curls and his baby face. Tear to Jack growing up too fast!
First Week ...Awesome
As I start week two of the new job, I have to say the first week was simply awesome. I am so excited about being part of this amazing organization, with a rock solid team. A friend of mine had posted this on Facebook last Monday, and I happened to watch it after I had landed in Houston on the rental car bus. I was already fired up for the week but this just hit home even more. You gotta love what you do, and I feel fortunate that I do. Watch it is definitely worth 3 minutes of your time. Have a great week and make things happen!
Tuesday, January 8, 2013
Christmas Round Up
Since my last blog post announcing our upcoming move I have been virtually disconnected with everything going on. We had a short road trip to Boca a few days before Christmas to find a place to live and a great school for Jack. We accomplished the most important finding a school for Jack, but are still deciding on the living situation. The great thing was I had somewhat peace of mind knowing our little man was going to be starting in a great school on January 22nd by the time the in-laws rolled into town and we started the Holiday festivities.
I am now just getting around to really looking back at the pictures and videos we took over the past week and a half and they put such a smile to my face and warmth in my heart. We had a wonderful Holiday with lots of love and laughter. At the same time it was hard as this was my first Christmas away from my mom ever at the age of 30, but thank goodness for technology.
Christmas was so fun seeing the excitement on Jack's face on Christmas morning. We all may have gone a bit overboard but it was his first real Christmas where he kind of knew what was going on. We all worked as a team a few nights before Christmas putting Jack's many gifts together. It was fun playing an elf, and I was happy we started the building a few nights before vs. on Christmas. We made bets on which gift Jack would go to first. All of us bet on the same thing so it was kind of pointless though. The basketball hoop and basketball. We know our little boy. He is obsessed with golf balls, soccer balls, basketballs, pretty much anything that he can throw, roll, or put in a basket. Our son does not sleep with a lovey, or stuffed animal, he sleeps holding a plastic golf ball. I think it means he is the next Bubba Watson but only time will tell.
These were some of my favorite snap shots from the i-phone I haven't had a computer for a few weeks so have not even had the chance to upload my camera pictures.
I am now just getting around to really looking back at the pictures and videos we took over the past week and a half and they put such a smile to my face and warmth in my heart. We had a wonderful Holiday with lots of love and laughter. At the same time it was hard as this was my first Christmas away from my mom ever at the age of 30, but thank goodness for technology.
Christmas was so fun seeing the excitement on Jack's face on Christmas morning. We all may have gone a bit overboard but it was his first real Christmas where he kind of knew what was going on. We all worked as a team a few nights before Christmas putting Jack's many gifts together. It was fun playing an elf, and I was happy we started the building a few nights before vs. on Christmas. We made bets on which gift Jack would go to first. All of us bet on the same thing so it was kind of pointless though. The basketball hoop and basketball. We know our little boy. He is obsessed with golf balls, soccer balls, basketballs, pretty much anything that he can throw, roll, or put in a basket. Our son does not sleep with a lovey, or stuffed animal, he sleeps holding a plastic golf ball. I think it means he is the next Bubba Watson but only time will tell.
These were some of my favorite snap shots from the i-phone I haven't had a computer for a few weeks so have not even had the chance to upload my camera pictures.
Happy New Year, Here's To A Great 2013!
Cheers to a wonderful 2012 and to all the fabulous adventures to come in 2013! We are super excited for this year, and all of the exciting changes that we have coming up in our lives. It is going to be great. 2 new jobs, a move, and a celebration of my bff's upcoming nuptials in June are already on the docket for 2013 and I am sure much more! 2012 has brought us exactly what we had hoped for, minimal change, and just enjoying one another and our little family. We have loved every second of watching Jack grow into a toddler, and he continues to amaze us everyday with the new things he learns. We enjoyed fabulous vacations to Destin and the Cape with both families, celebrated some wonderful friends weddings in Boston, and Chicago, and just enjoyed the simple pleasures of life this year. Jack is growing into an amazing little boy and we feel so blessed for all that we have received this year. 2012 year was a really good year, and I hope we carry the luck, love and laughter into 2013. For friends and family that had it more difficult I know and pray this year will be better. It is all what you want it to be.
New Years Resolutions...Keeping It Simple
Stay Fit,
Stay Focused,
Stay Enthusiastic,
and Embrace the simple pleasures of life
Every year I spend a lot of time analyzing all of my goals for the year and what they will be. I typically write a categorized list based on Family, Personal, Professional, and Financial Goals. The list is typically too long, and virtually impossible to achieve all of the resolutions/ goals.
This year I am changing my approach. I am going with a plan that I typically try to embrace regularly anyways, because if I do all of the above then the goals I set out to achieve will naturally come to fruition. I still have a list of things I want to accomplish, but more importantly the mentality which I am going to focus on reaching goals is what my resolution is this year and I am pretty darn excited. I might trademark my new personal logo.
In the mean time I am ready to put some miles on my new kicks in 2013!
Christmas Traditions
I love the Holidays. This year was even more exciting then ever because of Jack. Some of the things I love most about Christmas are the traditions that our little family has started. It starts early on in the season with the tree decorating, and ends Christmas Day. I love Christmas trees, and every year decorating is like going back down memory lane with all of the special ornaments that we have. One of the traditions my mom had started for my brother and I was to give us an ornament every year. When I finally graduated from college I got my special box of ornaments. I now do the same for our family (typically more the one a year though). Being a picture fanatic I love picture frame ornaments, and know they will continue to be fun to reminisce upon as the years go by. I loved our special tree this year, sitting with John with a glass of wine talking about the adventures to come this year were some of my favorite memories of the Holiday season and tradition we enjoy together. Tree decorating night always lends to take out pizza and a great glass of vino! I loved our tree this year and couldn't help but take one final picture before take down after New Year's.
My other favorite tradition that we started just last year was giving Christmas PJ's on Christmas Eve. I love it, and spend a lot of time looking for the perfect PJ's for Christmas Eve. The PJ tradition carries on into Christmas Day as I require everyone to be comfy cozy on Christmas Day and relax in their PJ's all day. It is awesome! This year I went with the Santa family PJ's. I had a little sizing trouble with Palin, I realized around Thanksgiving just how much weight she had gained in Jack's first year of life when my father in law informed us while in Mexico that Palin had weighed in at 45lbs at the groomer! Whoops, all that firm has hid her girth but she is on a diet starting January 1!
Christmas morning I always make a Christmas "Casserole" to start of the day and then cook a great dinner. This year I decided it was necessary to invest in a Mrs. Claus apron for me, a Papa Sem apron for Joe, and Grandma sprung for Jack's new apron he sports very nicely.
This year's newest tradition was "toy preparation" two nights before Christmas Eve to make things a little easier. Christmas movie, Baileys, and a bunch of puzzling directions. This years Elf duties included putting together a basketball hoop, wagon, play kitchen, and shopping cart. Success story!
Bottom line good times had Holidays 2012 only 358 days to go until next year!
My other favorite tradition that we started just last year was giving Christmas PJ's on Christmas Eve. I love it, and spend a lot of time looking for the perfect PJ's for Christmas Eve. The PJ tradition carries on into Christmas Day as I require everyone to be comfy cozy on Christmas Day and relax in their PJ's all day. It is awesome! This year I went with the Santa family PJ's. I had a little sizing trouble with Palin, I realized around Thanksgiving just how much weight she had gained in Jack's first year of life when my father in law informed us while in Mexico that Palin had weighed in at 45lbs at the groomer! Whoops, all that firm has hid her girth but she is on a diet starting January 1!
Christmas morning I always make a Christmas "Casserole" to start of the day and then cook a great dinner. This year I decided it was necessary to invest in a Mrs. Claus apron for me, a Papa Sem apron for Joe, and Grandma sprung for Jack's new apron he sports very nicely.
Bottom line good times had Holidays 2012 only 358 days to go until next year!
Last Nurgle of 2012
Some of my sweetest memories with both of my boys have been those blissful naps that we occasionally get to take together, cuddled up and cozy. These days these blissful uninterrupted naps are few and far between with Mr. Jack as he is a man on the move and most of the time likes to sleep by himself. He is a squirmy little worm, but yesterday we squeezed in a little pre-New Years nap and it was fabulous. These are the moments in life when my sweet boy is resting peacefully in my arms, breathing steady, warm little body in my arms that bring a tear to my eye in pure happiness for all that I have.
