John and Tina Plus Three: Christmas Recitals, Sleepovers and More...

Sunday, December 13, 2009

Christmas Recitals, Sleepovers and More...

I have been running around for the last couple of weeks like a turkey with it's head cut off. I used to be so good at Christmas shopping and would have it all done before Thanksgiving, but for the last couple of years that has not been the case. I am proud to say that I am finally done. I'm done decorating. I'm done shopping. I'm done wrapping. I'm done cussing. We are just waiting for a present to be delivered for my FIL and we still need to shop for one SIL, but other then that, we are done. I have been wrapping presents for the last week now, and am so glad for that part to be over with. We delivered the neighbor gifts this evening and teacher gifts go out tomorrow! For the next week and a half I get to relax and enjoy the fun things about Christmas. We have plans to go see the lights at Thanksgiving Point and make Gingerbread Houses. I ordered craft kits for the kids to put together for friend gifts and those should be delivered in the next couple of days.

This weekend was a busy but fun one. Saturday- Olivia had a Christmas Recital and after that, her and Damon spent the night with my Aunt MaChee for her Annual Christmas Sleepover. We met up with Yvette, Mom, Mike and Danielle at the Olive Garden for a late dinner. Sunday I had a Ladies Only Christmas Ornament Exchange at my house. We had a great time! Thanks to all who made it.

The kids have missed a ton of school the last couple of weeks. I'm hoping that we make it through the next week and a half without any sick days. Not to mention, Mommy needs a few hours to run errands and to be alone!!! All these days of taking care of sick babies while trying to get ahead for Christmas has really caught up to me and I'm exhausted.

I took a picture of our tree and put a fun texture over.

1 comment:

KickButtMommyDecember 14, 2009 at 12:02 PM
You are seriously super mommy! Way to go, Tina!
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Liv-The Drama Queen

Liv is really smart. She loves going to school and hanging out with her friends. She is really excited about learning to play the Recorder this year. She is a huge "Smarty Pants" and has a come-back to everything I say. She helps me out a ton with the two little ones, who both admire everything about her. She tells really, really, really long stories (sometimes I have to remind myself to be patient.) She acts every detail out and changes her voice for the different characters in her story. She has a talent for getting anyone around her all hyped and rawled up. The house is usually quiet until Liv arrives. She is such a "Drama Queen." She spends most of her time making the two little ones re-enact a movie that they just watched. I think she is going to be a Movie Director or a Teacher when she grows up.

DayDay aka Prince Charming

Damon is a real sweetheart. We call him DayDay for short. He is a very sensitive guy and is tuned into everyone's feelings. He tries very hard not to hurt anyone and really wants everyone around him to be happy. He loves to cuddle and gives the best "Bear Hugs." He's already embrassed to hold my hand or kiss me in public. He doesn't love going to school but is really good at it and tested above grade level. He is a "home-body," crowds and a lot of noise over-whelm him. He loves wearing soft clothes and would stay in his jammies all day if I let him. He can memorize a movie after watching it just once. He quotes lines from movies and even uses them in the right context. He is always making us laugh and is quite "The Charmer."

The King & Queen

I have been a stay-at-home Mom for almost 10 years. I love being a wife and a mom. I am very blessed to be able to stay at home. I really, really, really love my life and my home! The kids are amazing and being able to watch them grow is so much fun. They change everyday. I love making crafts and cards. Photography is a hobby that I am still learning and I spend a lot of my time reading and learning new techniques as well as learning Photoshop. I should say that I spend most of the time trying to figure out my damn camera!!!

John is a brillant man. He is self-employed and has many talents. Taking out the trash is not one of them, but I love him anyway. John enjoys watching sports and plays football whenever he gets a chance. He is an amazing dancer and is always the center of attention at a party. His son is his protege.

Chloe-Puppy Royalty

Chloe is the puppy Santa Claus brought for the kids this past Christmas. She is an Imperial Shih-Tzu. She was abandoned by her mother and then was raised by a Persian Cat. When she first came home she even meowed. Now days she spends most of her days "cat napping" and sitting on the back of the couch looking out the window. She is very playful and hates to be left alone. Her hobbies include hanging out the window of a moving vehicle and playing with her boyfriend-Mugsy. She is spoiled beyond belief and acts like "Royalty."