Sunday, December 26, 2010

The best day!








We like to say that the kids were in pure "SHOCK"!  It took a few minutes for the gifts to sink in to these two overjoyed kids.  We have had endless fun in our cardboard house and watching the Polar Express make rounds.  Both castles are a hit and these children now want for nothing.  Except Mary Kate, she was a little disappointed that she did not get a bell from Santa.  (it came with the train) Who would have thought that the Bell would be the favorite toy.  Nana and Papa are in Virginia for a few days.  We have so much to be joyous about and I thank God everyday for family!  Merry Christmas!

Wednesday, December 22, 2010

And he carved the roast beast...


Even the Grinch learned to be nice.  Not only did the Grinch's heart grow but my Charlie boy's heart is beginning to grow too.  He is currently earning back his toys one by one with days of self-control.  Nick and I were pleasantly surprised to learn that he is at least practicing self-control at school.  According to his teacher he is doing fine, just tends to be a little too loud, too fast and too close to his peers at times.  That would be my Charlie.  We also decided to give this little guy a challenge and put him with some kindergarten students on T/TH afternoons.
Always hoping that I make the right decisions when it comes to my children.  I guess a mother's job never ends.  But I wouldn't change it for the world.
Last day of school before the holidays.  Looking forward to the following...

Christmas morning
Christmas dinner with Mom and Greg
Discovery Museum's New Years at Noon
Organizing
Watching some movies
Snuggling with my babies in the mornings!

First Snow!!!

The lunar eclipse.  Taken by Nick at 3am.  Yes, he set the alarm!

Wednesday, December 15, 2010

Dear all the people I have hurt,



Der Grndade, 
I am sore. I wil not hit.
love, charlie


Der Lily,
I AM SORE FOR PUSEN.
LOVE, CHARLIE


SANTA?  ARE YOU GETTING THIS?  HAS ANYONE REALLY GOTTEN A LUMP OF COAL?


CHARLIE SAID, "MOMMY, I WILL NOT BE BAD ANYMORE.  EVEN THE GRINCH TURNED NICE."


DID I EVER MENTION THAT BEING A MOM IS THE HARDEST JOB EVER!!!!!

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

All I want for Christmas is....

to not look at Santa and get a candy cane.





















a polar express train that is big, with doors , it makes smoke, it has coal cars, it is  the biggest and the biggest bat castle for my batman!  And a candy cane too please!

At the rate he is going these days....there will be nothing under the tree.


Monday, December 6, 2010

ikea finds



My Aunt Debbie and I met at Ikea this weekend!  I just love this place.  I could live at Ikea, eat the Swedish meatballs and drink bubbly juice all day long.  Ikea makes clutter look presentable.  It simplifies home life and always adds a unique edge to their inexpensive goods.  So, I found great duvet covers for the kids for $7.99 and some great trays for our leather ottoman.  My dear Aunt so kindly purchased the other tray, when I was too cheap to buy two!  Hugs Debbie!
PS-Found the vintage circus curtain at the local thrift shop.  Had to brighten up this little room for my babes.  


Loving this new design site