Last week I decided we were going to do this Find The Gratitude idea that I had. Every night after dinner we would tell each other what we are grateful for. After the first day, I figured, maybe we should write it down somewhere. So, I decided to make a gratitude tree. I found a... Continue Reading →
When the first person in the family to fall asleep on Christmas eve is not one of your children 😏. As per usual, Chris fell asleep before anyone else. What a gomer. Anyways! Today was a serious mental struggle for me. Logically I cannot pinpoint a single reason as to why. Which honestly I am... Continue Reading →
I can't remember a year where we didn't make cookies. This year of course is no different! We made sugar cookies and the kids decorated them. Bug decorated his high chair with star noodles in meat sauce and green beans. We have a last minute errand to run tonight, maybe go to dinner, and then... Continue Reading →
4am and I haven't been to bed yet. Yikes! We had our friends come over for dinner, games, and gingerbread house building. Unfortunately 2 of the 4 mini village houses were broken when I opened it. But, luckily, I decided to buy my own large kit this year for myself. Have I mentioned yet that... Continue Reading →
We are about to embark on the busiest part of the year! Between now and the beginning of January we have a lot going on [I know I have mentioned this before..but I like to look back on these posts]. This week we are getting the house ready to host our giant family Christmas dinner.... Continue Reading →
Going along with yesterday's post, I thought it would be fun to share what my kids are getting from us for Christmas. I have 3 kids. I will start from oldest to youngest. 6 year old son, Pickle A rocking gaming chair [target] A Lego ninjago set [target] Pokemon cards [target] Pokemon card binder [target]... Continue Reading →
As I typed the title to this I realized it is Friday the 13th. Are you superstitious??? Anyway... Bursting into song.. (in an opera-like mood) "Oh Christmas tree, Oh Christmas tree, how lovely are your branches!" One of my favorite aspects of Christmas is my Christmas tree. Yes we have a fake tree. I think... Continue Reading →
Does anyone else like making to-do lists? I am a planner, lists are necessary in my life or else every detail will be forgotten. At least, ever since having our 3rd child and my brain turned into a pile of goo. Christmas brings on so many fun things; baking, shopping, family fun, hosting parties, and... Continue Reading →
Something new that occurred to me this year has to deal with wrapping paper. I try to be conscious about my footprint on the Earth. Though, I know I am not perfect, I try to do my best. I never realized that most wrapping papers are not recyclable. Say what!? Yup, true story! Any wrapping... Continue Reading →
I am sure you have heard or have your own opinion, but let's talk about this... When wishing someone happiness this season, do you say "Merry Christmas" or "happy holidays"? Back when I worked for Walmart, they had just implemented the policy that we no longer could say "merry Christmas" to customers. We either couldn't... Continue Reading →
