Vegas Vacation

We took a short family vacation to Vegas to visit my brothers, Mike and Dan, right before Christmas. I meant to post some pics a month or so ago, but just haven't. We had a really nice time! Visiting Mike and his family was really relaxing and they are such great hosts. It was also nice to spend a little time with Dan and his cute girlfriend, Lexi! Thanks again, Mike and Mel, for such a great getaway!

obsessed

Have you ever been obsessed with something, anything? To the point where, seriously, it consumes you!!!! I am so totally there. I have never really thought of myself as someone super political, but as of late, I am consumed with the presidential primaries. It has gotten to the point that I can't stop checking news websites for updates, latest articles etc. for information. I have even stooped to an all-time low... I listen to talk radio... ME, LISTEN to talk radio! From the moment I get up in the morning until the second my head hits the pillow, I am reading up on political media on the internet or listening to CNN or FOXNEWS. I know that this is unhealthy for several reasons, 1st: I get mad and upset when I read something I don't like, 2nd: I am losing sleep, even my dreams are all political these days and, 3rd: Neglect of my children- We just ate dinner while huddled around the TV watching the Florida Primaries. Seriously, I am SICK. Other, more rational people, have told me that it is just to early to be sucked into this, but alas, I have been sucked in-DEEP!

Help.

ridiculous, silly goose

You know when life gives you lemons and the proper thing to do would be to turn these lemons into a tall, refreshing, sweet glass of lemonade... well I have a confession, I have let those lemons ROT. I have been on a roller coaster of emotions as of late and therefore, have not posted. But today, Belle did something cute that made me giggle a bit. Think I'll share!

This morning, while eating breakfast, I was talking to the kids and said the word "ridiculous". Belle immediately yelled out, "MOM, DON'T SAY THAT BAD WORD!" (Sometimes, I think that Isabelle thinks that big, long words are bad words... I really don't know why!) I had to laugh and told her that it wasn't a bad word. That it was like being "silly". She tipped her head to the side and with deep concentration said, "Ohhhhhh." Later today, the kids and I were playing and I called Belle a "silly goose" and she quickly piped up with a girly smile and pretty voice, "I am a ridiculous, silly goose!" Sure enough, another moment I realize that kids listen to everything you say!!!

You know you need to re-think your parenting skills when...

*you rely on the nursery snacks as a sustainable breakfast for your two-year-old.


Yay, for 11 o'clock church next week! Maybe my kids will finally get a Sunday breakfast!

Twas' the gift of Christmas spirit

Christmas was so peaceful this year. I am not sure why this year was different than other Christmas pasts. It may have been the serene, sparkly snow that glistened on the trees, shrubs and nearby roofs as we awoke yesterday morn. Maybe it was the excitement I felt by teaching my kids the true meaning of Christmas. This year was just SO different. Pretty packages and yummy treats paled in comparison to the blissful feeling of simplicity we felt by being together as a family this year. I can't say it enough, what an important gift my children are to Jon and I, I am reminded of this gift especially at this time of year!