Childlike Wonder

My youngest slept from 5:30 this afternoon until 9:00. In that time, the oldest and I managed to set up our Christmas tree. It's a pre-lit tree, so we didn't have to worry about the lights. The pure joy and wonder on the baby's face when she saw the Christmas tree was just amazing. I wish I could have captured it on film. And it also makes me stop and think about what Christmas is all about. When I get nervous around all the holiday shopping crowds, and I'm overwhelmed with parties to attend, I'm going to try to stop and remember that precious little smile on her face. And hopefully, I'll remember what the true meaning of Christmas is.

Things that make you go Hmmm.....

So what's up with this? The dishwashing soap says, "So powerful, there's no need to pre-wash." Then in the fine print, "For best results, fill main cup and pre-wash cup completely." ???? What the???

Then, I'm setting up my new Christmas tree today. (It's a fake one, for reasons I'm not going into here.) On the instruction sheet, in the troubleshooting part, I kid you not, it had as a problem.... "There are no instructions in my box" and the solution was "contact us at ....." Um.... HELLO???? If the instructions are not in the box, it's not going to help to put the contact point ON THE INSTRUCTION SHEET!

Man....

You look exhausted.

Why is it that people... strangers, really, feel free to tell me this? Despite the fact that I now have the baby sleeping through the night, I get at least once a week, "You look so tired." Yes... I am tired. I have a 6 year old and a 6 month old, and for the next 9 weeks, I am a single parent. But do you really have to tell me that I look tired? If it wasn't for my very wonderful babysitter (who is supposed to come in 2 hours) I would look even worse. ROFLOL

Now if I could only get the baby to take her nap, I'd be set for the day. :p

[edit] Okay, well, the baby is asleep, but the sitter cancelled. I could cry. :'(

I feel like a chicken......

We were supposed to go home for Thanksgiving. I have been looking forward to going for a month. With my mother being so sick, I try to treasure every minute I have with her. However, we were less than 1/4 of the way down the road when I decided to turn back. My excuse? My kids are running fevers and getting car sick. *sigh* But what's the truth? Is it that my kids were sick or is it that I'm really scared to face my mother's illness in real life? (I don't like excuses, so I try to know the reasons for everything.) It's almost like, if I stay away, she's not that sick, or maybe she'll get better..... Maybe I'm just a big chicken.

Change of Plans

Oh, for a normal life. Three construction zones, one accident caused traffic jam, and 2 sick children later... we decided to stay home for Thanksgiving. It's my being a responsible parent part of life that drives me batty.

But I'm determined to make the best of it. Sweet Pea and I are going to cook a turkey breast, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes, strawberry salad, rolls, and brownies. I still have to find the strawberries for the salad, and I forgot to get cranberry sauce today.

Sweet Pea is already working on decorations. She's coloring some print-off pages, and we made handprint turkeys today. We're going to set out the good linens and dinnerware. I'm going to go get a centerpiece for the table tomorrow. So even though I was originally disappointed with coming home, we're going to make the best of it.

Sweet Pea lost a tooth today. It was the other front tooth. I've been singing All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth all day today. She hates it. But she is so absolutely cute, because she can't say her s's right now. LOL I'm really learning to enjoy her more. It's been hard, but I'm learning.

Oh... the best part about going for the weekend was this picture. It was nice to have both of them together. Sweet Pea was running fever and Lil'Bit had on wet pants, but it was still fun. I can't wait to see Lil'Bit with Grandpa's beard at Christmas. 3 weeks is going to be an awfully long time to wait.

I feel like I'm writing a letter.....

Hugs,
Melinda

Going Home

I'm headed home for the holidays. Looking forward to a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. Turkey, mashed potatoes, strawberry salad, rolls, pecan pie..... All the wonderful memories. Hoping to make some new memories in the short time we have. Traveling with two children will be enough memory in itself.

Hugs,
Melinda

What a day!

Boy, errand days are NOT fun. Lil Bit usually ends up missing her nap which makes her cranky. Then one of the places I needed to go was closed, so I have to go tomorrow, and I forgot half the stuff I needed to take, then I got a headache half way through the day. *WHEW* Long day.... Oh, and I also waited 40 minutes for a 15 minute doctor's visit. Why???

On the good side of the day, I did manage to get Lil Bit to sit on Santa's lap for a picture that I will post at a later date. It's amazing to me the difference in my girls. Sweet Pea didn't sit on Santa's lap until just last year.

Okay, time to dash. A mother's work is never done. LOL

My first post

I'm brand new to this. I have NEVER done this. It should be interesting. :) Of course, I have my sister to blame. ;) I couldn't post a comment on hers until I started my own. LOL

Little bit is watching a magic show on TV. Little little bit is in bed asleep (please stay that way tonight). I, of course, am bored. So I'm trying something new, yet again.

Well, off to more exploring of my blog. :D

Melinda's Editing Post

Okay, I think I found the way to add blogs. I'm not sure how to get bac

k to the edit page.

Okay, found it. Now to add a picture. :) It's Dale and the girls. :)


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*Edited on July 24, 2007 because I'm trying to change my profile picture. :P*

And yet another edit in an attempt to beautify my blog. 8-31-07

*** I think I'm going to rename this the edit post. LOL 1/26/08
*** Edited 8/19/2010 -- Trying to change my profile picture to a more current "me."