Sick little one

Today, Weston was supposed to participate in his 4K class Christmas program and party. However, he is a sick little boy right now. He got sick on Sunday, with what appears to be a virus/stomach bug. I kept him home from school at the beginning of the week, but I just knew that by Wednesday, he would be fine. Yesterday when he was still sick, I took him to the pediatrician's office. She put him on some anti-nausea medicine, because he had not been keeping foods or liquids down since Sunday. For the most part, the medicine is helping, but he is sadly still sick. I hope to "have my little boy back" REALLY soon! I hate seeing him on the sofa and so lethargic, I am ready to see him running around and playing again very soon! I was supposed to help with the class party, but instead I just dropped off our items and teacher gifts and have been at home nursing Weston all day. Feel better soon, precious! Say a prayer for him, please. :)


Much love--

Daddy's boy & Mommy's girl

It's undeniable that Weston is a Daddy's boy. He became this way more and more after he turned two, but definitely was all about Daddy by his third birthday. Which was about the time that Addison was born. And, well, she is undoubtedly a Mommy's girl!




It's been so fun for me to watch the bond develop between Bob and Weston. And to feel the bond grow between Addison and I. Weston loves to play, rough house, joke around with, spend time with, talk "boy talk", and be silly with Daddy. But he does have a special love for me, too...especially when he is hurt or sick. And, as for Addison, she is pretty much Mommy's shadow. She follows me everywhere, likes to be my helper, enjoys playing baby with me, and gives me lots of squeezy-tight hugs! For her first two years, she has preferred Mommy and will "tolerate" Daddy, for the most part. But more recently, she is showing her love for her Daddy, too. He was recently gone on a work trip to Baltimore, and while he was gone, she refused to talk to him on the phone (which she normally loves to do) and kept telling me, "Daddy at work" with a stern voice! I think that was her way of saying that she did not like that Daddy had left. Because when he finally got back home (after a delayed, then cancelled flight "saga") she sure was happy to see him! She followed him around saying "Daddy hold you". It was really sweet.

I sure do love having both a boy and a girl! I feel like I have the best of both worlds!

Much love,

Merry Christmas from Addison

Much love--

Brunch with Santa

My parents recently had their grandchildren over for a Christmas brunch. A special visitor, Santa Claus, came, too! The kids had so much fun. (I think the parents and grandparents did, too!)












Merry Christmas!

Terrific Tuesday

Much love--

Weston's week

At Weston's class at school, they rotate letting students be the "Special Friend" of the week. This week is Weston's week to be "Special Friend". He is so excited! Here are two pictures of him before heading to school this morning...he got to carry in some of his favorite toys and books in the "Special Friend" bag. Then, he (or should I saw we) had to make a poster telling his classmates and teachers all about him. We had to put pictures on there that told about Weston - when he was born, milestones, things he likes to do, places he likes to go, and pictures of his family and friends, etc. Then, later in the week, he gets to bring in a special snack to share with all of his friends - and he is taking in Pizza! I know you'll have a great week, Weston...enjoy your "time to shine"!

*Kind of a side note, a little laugh for me this morning, was when (while driving to school) Weston looks at me and says, "Mommy, this is how it goes...the Mom takes the poster in and the kid takes the bag in"!

Advent Calendar

Today the kids started their advent calendar...they can hardly wait to "open the window" again tomorrow!

Happy Thanksgiving!

We have had a great Thanksgiving week! On Monday, Weston had a Thanksgiving Feast at his school. Here is my "little Indian"!



Bob and Weston didn't have school Wednesday through Friday and that was nice to all be home together! On Wednesday, we tried a local restaurant for the first time and started getting everything in order around the house for Thanksgiving day. We hosted our family this year! AND, this was our first year making the turkey. We got up on Thanksgiving day at 5am to start food preparations. Here are some pictures of the table, and the turkey after it was cooked!






Here are some more pictures from Thanksgiving day...guests around the table, Addison playing BINGO with Aunt Becky, and Karagan enjoying the pin the hat on the turkey game! By the way, my Mom won BINGO and Weston won the pin the hat on the turkey game!






And finally, as a family tradition, we always go to the Christmas tree farm on Thanksgiving day to choose our Christmas tree!



We've had a great week and hope you have, too! We have MUCH to be thankful for!
Much love--