Thursday, December 11, 2008

Why I REALLY Love Christmas ...

This is the most wonderful time of the year...

for commercials.

Things you forgot about all year long are suddenly being advertised because, hey, someone might like it for a gift!

For some reason, when this commercial comes on I really know Christmas time is here. Because, really, when else do you see this around?

Anyway, trying to distract myself from the fact that I still need to pack, finish decorating the tree and make sure Baby Boy has clean clothes for when we are gone this weekend.

Plus, Baby Girl informed me yesterday that maybe she was a little sad she was going to miss Polar Express Day at school and would like to stay home instead of going to New York City. I had to pull out the laptop and show her Exciting Pictures! of Rockefeller Center! and Big Trees! and Ice Rinks! and Rockettes! She seemed a little more excited. At least I am!

I am feeling a little (a LOT) guilty about leaving Baby Boy. I know he will be fine. Dr. Dad is more than capable. Baby Boy won't even remember I am gone (I know this, because when Baby Girl was about 8 months old Dr. Dad and I ran away went to New Orleans, and she swears she remembers none of it).

Ok! Distraction! Look at the pretty picture of our house, decorated for Christmas! (Thank you Dr. Dad!).



Tuesday, December 9, 2008

Ho Ho Ho

I will not talk about how fast this month is going.
I will not panic that I am not done decorating.
I will not worry about money.
I will not stress out that it won't all get done.



I will keep looking at this picture.



Baby Girl and I leave on Friday with her Nonna to visit my sister in New York City. I am sure I will have a lot to say about that when I get back.

Dr. Dad will have Baby Boy all to himself this weekend. Let's hope Baby Boy sleeps!

Thursday, December 4, 2008

Genetics

Once Upon A Time, I thought I would be a Genetic Counselor.

Then, I realized it required a lot of Math, which is my nemesis.

So I became an English Major.

Anyway, I have a general idea of how genetics work. However. How is it that I can carry my children but yet they look nothing like me?!

Evidence:

Dr. Dad at 4 Months

Baby Boy at 4 Months

My only hope is that he will keep his blue eyes and be like his Mama.

Tuesday, December 2, 2008

Contests

Sometimes blogs I read hold contests that I think are cool. And to give me (and you!) a chance to win I am blogging about them here...

First up at 4 Little Men there is this contest to win a tummy time mat.

I think Baby Boy would LOVE IT! So I am entering by blogging about it here.

Also, over at My Charming Kids, there is a donation raffle (see the link on my sidebar) for an awesome camera and a chance to help out some very worthy causes. Plus, this little information gets me entered for a cool bonus prize!

Finally, over at Deal Seeking Mom, there is a chance to leave a tip on how to save money and enter to win a $500 Walmart Gift Card!

Enjoy!