This too shall pass. . .

Over the passed month, Jonah has been staying up long after we say "goodnight" and tuck him in. He typically stays in his room and plays with his cars or small race track. Sometimes he will call for us and ask for a specific car to be bought to him from the playroom. It's a simple request and we usually oblige instead of making a big ordeal about it. He'll literally stay up until around 10 or 11pm playing, talking to himself or singing songs. Then there will be silence.

As I stated earlier, he doesn't bother us and doesn't fight going to bed. So I have considered this stage shall pass like all the others. Really, what am I going to do? Make him go to bed? How is that possible? And why make a fight or argument about it.

There was a time that he HATED being in the bathtub and getting his hair wash. Were we not suppose to bathe him? No, he got a bath every night and we dealt with the whining and crying. At least this stage doesn't involve ear-piercing crying. I'll take staying up to 11pm any day over that.

McKenna on the other hand goes right to sleep after our kisses goodnight. The small differences between the two are so precious.

Merry Christmas!

Another wonderful Christmas with family and friends. . .

Traditional Holiday e-Card

I love to send letters in the mail and I love receiving them. I never can seem to get my act together and mail holiday cards. For the past four years, I have sent a personalized e-card and here it is. I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas and a very Happy New Year. Looking forward to 2011.

Got it together

I normally don't prepare for the next day the night before. You would like I would because I have a knack for organizing. But I don't and that usually has me rushing around Monday - trying to get dressed, get the kids dress, make sure my laptop is actually in the laptop bag, finding shoes, making sure my outfit actually matches, untangling earrings that I have thrown in a pile the night before, trying to make breakfast so I can eat it in the car. Whew, Monday mornings are hectic for me :)

Well, not this Monday (tomorrow)! I have totally prepared myself. We have a community service day at work so I need to leave the house by 8am NO LATER. So I have - picked out all the layers I'm going to need to keep warm, found my crappy work sweater in case I'm on painting duty, pulled my gloves and hat from the back of the closet, made Jonah's lunch, prepped sippy cups, pulled the bowls and oatmeal for the kids breakfast, put all the stuff I need to take with me tomorrow on the bench by the door, pan of water ready to make my eggs in the morning, thermos ready for my delicious hot tea with honey.

I'm so ready for Monday! I'll let you know how this works out and how long it lasts.

A little time for myself

Lately, I've managed to carved out a little time to work on my crafts. I've been working on alot of handmade note cards. I have been making them for friends. I love picking the colors and patterns. Mainly, I just love paper and I still love writing & mailing notes to people.
I also converted a plain lamp shade to a nice patch-work shade to fit in the theme of Jonah's beach room. You give me a blank canvas and I will make it beautiful!

Hallow's Eve

The many nights of preparing Jonah's skeleton paid off. The costume looked really good and glowed in the dark amazingly - thanks to three coats of paint. We had a great time at my Brian's party on Saturday and trick or treating in Inman Park on Sunday. It was really special for me to watch Jonah and McKenna walk up the sidewalk to the house side by side. They can be really sweet to one another when they want to be. I especially loved to hear Jonah say "thank you" to all the treat givers.

And now we have a bag of candy to eat. We have been giving the kids two treats after they eat a good dinner and help clear the table. When it's time to pick the treat they want, they dump the bag on the floor and pick through all the yummy-yums. Their eyes light up and they delicate eat their treats. Once in a while they share with each other. It has to be the highlight of their day!