12/22/2011

3 days left

Are you kidding me?! Where has the time gone? I feel like I am on a never ending hamster wheel. LOL I was happy to take time out today to go to Alex's preschool party and Allison's 2nd grade party.  Being in the classrooms helping actually ignites the urge to go back to school to become a teacher's aide. Why not a teacher some ask. For one, I am too old to be going to school for that long since I will not be able to go to school full time yet. For another, I want to work in schools with kids, but not necessarily the stress that comes with being a teacher. I am so happy that my kids have been BLESSED with wonderful teachers and this year's teachers are proving that fact.  Allison's looks up to her teacher this year unlike any other teacher she has ever had. I am constantly hearing about Mrs M.  and it is something I enjoy hearing. I love knowing in my heart that my kids are being taken care of  as well if not better at school as they are at home.  Please make sure you take the time to thank your child's teacher. It doesn't need to be a gift, just a note or email saying that you appreciate what they do for your child goes a long way.

I missed a picture of Elvis. It was nothing exciting, he was laying in a door handle. Maybe I can talk him into recreating the scene?  Anyway, here is a new picture of him. I am not sure who is going to miss him more come Christmas morning, me or the kids. LOL

Hanging from our hallway light

12/20/2011

The countdown has begun

The kids are counting down for Christmas to be here and I am for Christmas to be over. LOL My Birthday is also right around the corner, but I am not going to acknowledge this year. I am kind of freaking out that I am moving further into my 30s. Most of the gifts are bought and wrapped, the cards are sent out, house decorated, and just a handful of things left to do. Clean the house, make cookies and 2 quilts. Oh and did I mention that 98% of my household is sick? Yep, that is about right. Christmas and  my birthday usually means someone is sick. The one year I got barf all down my back, fun fun! I of course need to update the antics of Elvis.

Catching Dinner


Sleeping in the tree and he brought letters from Santa

Dinner anyone? 

Hanging out in our little village by the Elf Dorm

He stayed here for two days. 

I think he wanted to go swimming. 

Hanging off the fan in the kitchen

12/12/2011

A new Quilt and more Elvis

So I decided to make a quilt for my dad using my mom's jeans. I hope he likes it and more important uses it. LOL


I only used 4 squares of denim on top.

The top with a corner of the back folded over

Close Up

The Back

The back with the front folded back.
Now for some new Elvis antics..

Someone got into the toothpaste.

Special morning message.

Uh-oh someone got stuck outside in the wreath,

Let me in!

Ok, that is a bit spooky....

It is cold out here!! 

12/10/2011

Elvis is becoming quite mischevious

Imagine the surprise when the kids came downstairs to discover that he had toilet papered our tree! He was caught red handed when he found himself stuck in the empty toilet paper roll. 

Caught! 
Looks like he likes coffee too! 


Let's go for a drive! 

12/06/2011

My Son

I wanted to tell you a little about Nicholas, my second child and first born son. He has been a struggle since the moment of conception, but that has not stopped me from loving him.

My son can't sit still during a 20 minute dinner, yet can play for hours with Legos.
My son is imaginative and can build amazing things, yet 2nd grade math gets him down.
My son can be the most loving person, yet breaks my heart on a daily basis.
My son is extremely smart, yet continuously calls himself stupid.
My son is loving to his 2 year old sister, yet can throw a tantrum that can put her to shame.
My son loves to please people, yet is constantly fighting against us.
My son likes playing "boy stuff" with his brother, yet terrorizes that same brother by threatening to run away.
My son is a great person, yet hates himself.
My son is a never ending ball of energy and thinking, yet likes to sit with me and watch our favorite show, Ghost Hunters.
My son knows what to do to make his baby cousin smile.
My son gives the best hugs and is always getting out of bed for one more.
My son loves when I cook one of his favorite foods and acts as if he had never eaten something so good before.
My son adores his dad and wants to be just like him.
My son is sensitive and gets his feelings hurt easily.
My son is 8.
My son has Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder.
My son has Oppositional Defiant Disorder.
My son will always be my first baby boy, the one I had dreamed of even if he drives me crazy.

12/05/2011

I have been having so much fun!

Hiding Elvis the Elf for my kids to find every morning has brought me an excitement for Christmas that I had been lacking this year.  He has gotten in to a bit of mischief and they kids thought it was great. I figured I would show you his latest exploits. (He decided to draw all over our family pictures with a red dry erase marker, but I will not be posting those pictures.)

Looks like he's got a girlfriend.

Making sure the Carbon Monoxide detector is working.

Holding onto the fan remote. 




I guess he drinks coffee too!

Just hanging around. hehe



We had Lauren's annual review for her speech services and she has made some progress, but will still need speech therapy. She will also be getting physical therapy every other week due to some lower trunk weakness. It isn't anything serious, but I am all about being proactive. If my kids need something, I will fight until they get it. I have been having a great time watching my gorgeous, happy niece who is also recently became my Goddaughter. I was surprised and honored to be picked. The kids adore her and miss her when she is gone. I think we may need to set up a visitation schedule during the summer when her Daddy is off of his work for the summer. LOL

I wonder where Elvis will end up tonight..........