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Saturday, December 18, 2010

Santa.....


I think this picture with Santa explains it all.  Neither one of them look even remotely thrilled to be there, the only saving grace was the fruit flavored candy cane at the end (picture previously posted here).  However, we have returned to the mall since the visit with Santa and now Jackson makes a bee-line to Santa's (over priced, elaborate, and almost impossible to see inside of - I'm sure because they want to make it impossible to get your own picture and soak you for even more money..*happy holidays*-) Wonderland.  Running and yelling the whole way, Santa, Santa.

Well kid, where was that enthusiasm before?  Huh? Why can't you be more like these people?
The enthusiasm I mean.

Merry Christmas (almost)! 


Monday, December 13, 2010

Escape Artist

One morning, not so long ago, I was awoken from my slumber to hear a babe playing.... downstairs.... in the living room....WTF?   Alas, this is not even the beginning of the story.  A few weeks before I should have seen what was about to become....the reality of our lives.

The beginning (of this particular story):
About a month ago (or so) I was showering when I heard a knock at the door.  Thinking it was Frank, I yelled an exasperated WHAT?!@#!$? (shower time = a few precious moments to oneself).  No answer, then knock again.  Then a "Mommy?"....WTF?  The last I knew my child was sound asleep in the comfort and safety of his crib.  'Hmmm....it can't be....' I thought to myself.  Not only would he had to have climbed out of his crib, but also open the door...neither he was capable of.....OR SO I THOUGHT.

A week (or so) passes and there are no incidents.  'Maybe he forgot, or it was just a fluke' I thought.  'Hahahahahahahahahahaha.  Right Mom, right....that's right....I forgot......(insert sarcasm here)'.  Not only did he remember, but he was secretly climbing in and out of his crib.....he just refused to do it in front of anyone.

Until one day..............









 and he's out!

And now?  Well, there is obviously no stopping him!


Friday, December 3, 2010

Getting Ready For Christmas



While Babci & Dziadzi were in town to help celebrate Thanksgiving, I took the opportunity to put our Chirstmas tree up.  Now, I have never been one of those people who was overly early with the Christmas decorating and yes, I generally balk when I see the stores filled with Holiday items before Halloween.  This year it was different however.....I welcomed the holiday cheer into my heart (and home) early.  Maybe it is because I now have a toddler that I am throughly enjoying showing the wonder of the season to.... or, maybe it was because my wonderful Mother-in-law was there to help watch Jackson while I was knee deep in ornaments and Christmas spirit.  Regardless, our tree is up and our house is ready for Santa (well almost.....)

Ornament obsessed

 Glittery Apples....

taste so good!

Pulling off hanging his favorite 'Ernie'


Happy Starting the Holidays!

Thursday, December 2, 2010

Thankful

I have so very many things that I am thankful for.  This Thanksgiving was an especially special one. Rather than recite the obvious, I will just make this simple statement that I hope encompasses it all....

My life is so full, and I am so incredibly blessed, and as a result I am so THANKFUL.

 Blessing


Who loves his pie

he also love his Daddy (as do I)

and Mommy too...

can't forget about Babci & Dziadzi!

Give...me....the...candy...cane..........

We are thankful for fruit flavored candy canes around here too......