Friday, December 21, 2007

Merry Christmas!



Say hello to Nathan, Alex, Colin and Leah (that's in order by age...in order in the picture, L to R - Colin, Alex, Nathan and Leah). We all wish you a Merry Christmas, and a joyful (and restful) New Year. Here's hoping that we are all safe and happy, healthy and rested, enjoying our family for Christmas! Much love to all.
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Tuesday, December 18, 2007

I'm beginning to hate Christmas...

OK, so I work in retail, and I deserve all I get. But it is starting to make me crazy when people who PROMISE that they are going to be responsible, and show up to work....don't. For three days in a row! Then, I hear about it from my boss, because the store called her, and wants to know why the gift wrap wall is COMPLETELY EMPTY? aAAAAAGgh. So I'm blindly trying to work three different stores, all about an hour apart - none staffed sufficiently - at one of the most craziest times of the year, and not doing any of it very well. Another day, another dollar. I'm tired, and I need to sleep, for tomorrow I put in another long day playing with Christmas cards, wrap, bags, and trying not to silently curse all the Wal-Mart managers.

Sunday, December 16, 2007

Let it Snow...

Well, this is what our driveway looked like this morning. We must have gotten on the order of about 12" of snow overnight and this morning. The plows didn't come around our house until early afternoon. The boys had a grand time helping Dad clean out, but oy, what a mess. Churches all over were cancelled, ours included. The Christmas dinner we were supposed to have at noon was cancelled too, what a bummer. I did end up driving to work this afternoon, and it wasn't all so bad where it's been plowed, but I'm sure there are people who haven't seen a plow yet. Hurrah for snow. (oh yes, that is totally and completely sarcastic.)
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Why three year old twins should NOT sleep in the same room.

Last Tuesday, I put the twins in the same room for naps. Now, this is an aberration from the norm, and let me explain why. A couple of months ago, we separated them, because all they did was play, and never sleep. Fun, but not for us. So, now, the girl twin sleeps in the bedroom with the five year old, and the boy twin sleeps in a bedroom with the nine year old. NOW, we do have another bedroom, but everyone seems much more comfortable if they are sharing. Their choice, not mine. Whatever, the extra room sits empty most of the time, unless I'm sick, or my husband is, then we use it.

At any rate, on Tuesday last, the twins wanted to have nap time in the same room. Rather than fight it, I put them both in the room that Leah usually sleeps in. (with the five year old)---and I go on about my business. Nap time is the only time I can work on the computer without interruption, so I headed for the office. Didn't hear much from them, thougth they went to sleep. My mistake.

Those two little minions proceeded to (very quietly) empty the entire closet in that room. Clothes, shoes, hangars, blankets, everything they could reach...and made a huge pile on the floor. I imagine them jumping in it like leaves, but I don't really know. By the time someone found them, they were fast asleep (in the beds). What a disaster. On the upside, I got the closet looking all spic and span, and the clothes that don't fit anyone any more all packed away. Wasn't on my list of projects for that day, but there you are.

Friday, December 14, 2007

Isn't this dumb?

For the last week, I've been typing my email address wrong into everything. What a pain in the butt to change everything...especially this new blog I created. Think I have everything fixed now. SO....back to normal, I hope. Working today, will have to blog tomorrow. vb

Thursday, December 13, 2007

Another beautiful Christmas picture to share. The boys made this advent candle holder/wreath at church this year. They are very proud, and so am I.
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Baby Jesus

I love this picture of the nativity. The candle turned out pretty cool in the picture too. I took the picture for the Journal entry having to do with Christmas decorations. Just thought I'd share. More pictures of the kids and Christmas coming soon. vb
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