Every time I update our little descriptions on the side bar I want to save what was there before. I don't journal or keep scrapbooks very well, so any little bit that I can archive helps. I hope. Or maybe it won't ever make a difference. Either way, this is where I plan to save them all to.
2007 Descriptions
Clara
Clara, Clara, Clara. Where do I begin. This child is the most entertaining 4 year old. There is not a day that goes by that her wit and big mouth don't make me smile. Even if I am really mad at her for whatever it may be. She enjoys coloring, tv, ballet dancing, and playing with (bossing around) her sister.
Amelia
Amelia is my baby, my sweet little baby. She is an active 1 year old who loves to play with her toys. She loves to eat too, which you wouldn't know because she is so tiny. One think that is big though.... her voice. We don't call her "terodactyl" for nothing!
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This is my last post...
12-31-2007Of 2007.
It is 11:53 pm right now. I am sitting, watching New York City's party being re-played... alone while everyone else is sleeping.
Resolutions:
Lose weight and become healthier as a family
Become financially smart and responsible
Organize and stay that way
Keep on top of my kids pictures and memory books
Hmmm..... I am sure there is much more, but those are on the top.
I better get going, we have about a minute...
Happy New Year! Here's to 2008!
A Holiday Whobie Whatie?
12-24-2007Yes it is Christmas eve. And the title is tribute to my siblings... good times. It has been snowy here, I swear I almost died coming home from the grocery store Saturday night. Well, I wouldn't have died because I was maxing out at 23 miles per hour... but still. I HATE winter driving. It is my very least favorite thing, besides cream cheese.
I took some pictures today, of the house with a little bit of snow (it snows here, melts a little, freezes into a sheet of ice, melts a little, becomes puddles of muck... repeat)and some of the girls by the tree in their jammies. So cute.
Clara is anxiously anticipating Santa, although if the tale of the Big Fat Christmas Guy were true she would have earned herself the biggest lump of coal. In fact, I think Santa would just skip our house all together.
Amelia refused her naps today so she is already nestled in bed, resting up to wake us nice and early, my bet is somewhere between 5:30 and 6:30 am.
I get to assemble a few key items and finish wrapping, clean up the house a bit, prepare a few things for lunch tomorrow, possible make a pie (that is a big fat MAYBE), and try and sleep. I have to admit I am pretty excited for tomorrow. Christmases were always a big deal growing up and it is only natural to have those little excited flutters.
My feelings are mixed this holiday though - I really do miss the families. This is our first Christmas we are not spending with family. It is strange to be grown up with a couple kids at Christmas time. It used to be all about us and now the roles have changed. We are the mom and dad, and it is all about our little kids. It is fun and exciting, but a little sad and depressing at the same time. Ahh well, the good outweighs the sad.
Well, I better be off. Eric wants to go start a few traditions with Clara. Merry Christmas to all and to all a good night!
Holiday Relief...
12-18-2007I think I am done! Yesterday was a busy one - after and hour and a half sitting in the McDonald's playplace finishing Christmas cards and another hour and a half waiting at the post office to mail my last batch of gifts... I think I am done. We are staying home this year for Christmas for the FIRST time since we have been married (I think). I had to ship every last family gift out, which cost well over $100... Ugh.
Well off to clean the house. Today is house cleaning day, tomorrow is baking day, Thursday is cleaning day again (yes, my house NEEDS it), Friday is doctor appt day...
December Pictures!
12-12-2007So here is how the pictures work - each month i'll start a picture post for the month. I'll edit it throughout the month to add new pictures, so check the picture posts often for new pics!
Out of the mouth of Clara...
12-12-2007Well, if you know Clara, you know that since the moment she could use her words, she has. You also know that she has a very funny way with words. Most days she has me calling Eric just to tell him what she has managed to come up with! I have meant to document these things forever, but I guess now is as good as any time to start. Maybe one day I'll remember every little crack up she has said and put it to virtual paper. For now, I'll start with this week.
Clara: "Mom, what does Millie want for Christmas? If you tell me, I can order it on my Christmas list for her. I'll also order something for Dad if he is good."
I guess that is a little better than what she said a few months ago. She was talking about something she wanted for her Birthday. I told her she could only have 4 gifts since she was turning 4. She said, "That's okay Mom, I'll just ask that big fat Christmas guy for it."
Christmas Program Fun!
12-12-2007Okay, so we were officially the proud, beaming, waving parents in the back of the room at Clara's preschool Christmas program. Clara was officially the kid on stage that was so busy waving to her parents and yelling "I see my Dad, he is right there by my Mom!" that over half the time she forgot to sing and do the hand motions with the other kids. Oh well, isn't that what those programs are all about?
I hate snow.
12-10-2007I really do. It is pretty if you are sitting in the house all day staring out the windows at the rooftops. It turns ugly the moment you step foot into it. Very ugly. It looks ugly stuck on the bristles of the broom that was just used to sweep inches of it from the car windows and rooftops. It looks ugly in the middle of the road and in between tire tracks. It is ugly as it flies off the top of the car onto the windows that were just swept off moments earlier in the driveway. It looks ugly melted on the bottoms of your pantlegs, car floormats, entry way rugs, and child's knit mittens that are not waterproof. It is just ugly. Trust me.
Today I had to drive in the snow to take Clara to preschool. Driving in the snow continues to be one of my least favorite things to do. It does not help that Clara is adamant about NOT being late. She did stop telling me to drive faster after I explained that driving faster could lead to us sliding off the road or into another vehicle, smashing the car, and that is why she leaves the chest clip on her carseat pushed up to her chest, and to not worry, that we would not crash if she was quiet and let me concentrate on driving... slowly. Amelia was quiet and happy in her seat, entertained by her sister's nonstop talking, as usual.
And so it begins...
12-10-2007Well here goes. I have had inspiration from friends and family members to begin blogging. It makes sense. I don't mind writing. I would like an easy way to share with friends and family. The girls grow fast and are SO funny! We are pretty entertaining (well to us we are). I need to start documenting the girls more. I am horrible about sharing pictures - although I take dozens a day. I would love to look back and read myself. Hmmm, okay, I am nearly convinced. Yes, a blog is the way to go.
Before I officially begin, I need to compose a disclaimer. You will excuse all spelling and grammar errors. I am really smart in person, but my typing skills are not the best. I rarely proofread before I hit the submit button. You may not hold anything you read in this blog against my parenting skills, ability to be a good friend/sister/daughter/wife/etc, and you will love me unconditionally. You will always think highly of my children and husband, no matter how this blog may portray them.
Posts in this blog are subject to change. It is my blog.
Okay, I think I am done for now. Now on to the fun stuff..... daily posts.
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