technical troubles

I'm sure it has something to do with the recent crash, but I can't download/upload anything! I was going to share all the excitement on the faces of my kiddos! Instead, just a description...Speck got an Ipod touch (the small pink one) don't know, didn't ask...and a Kindle. He loves to read and as much as I don't like to do it, I cannot discourage him, at least I have to try not to. Little man got a knee board and thinks we should be at the lake right now. Afterall, he has a wetsuit so whats the problem? And he got a DS, the second one, after trading for a PSP last year, and realizing he wasn't quite ready. Sis got a playhouse and a kitchen. She stays in her room for HOURS cooking. It is the cutest thing ever! Her new phrase this week is "good deal". I cannot believe she will be 2 in 7 days :( And me, I got a beautiful frame and even better picture, to go in the opening by the front door. I couldn't love it more. So, until hubby gets the glitch fixed, you'll have to stop by and check it out. I can't wait to show it off!

I need to be

doing lots of other things while sis is asleep, but instead I am sitting in front of my computer! We had a wonderful Christmas and a quick trip to see hubby's family. The boys stayed for a few extra days and will be home later tonight. My plans are to get the decorations put away while I don't have so much help but so far I am not making much progress. Laundry is done, although there are MOUNDS piled up just waiting to be folded and put away. Still in my pjs and have eaten way too much candy! Lazy day :)

Our little elf

gives someone the creeps! Little man couldn't go to bed last night because he was watching him too close. I think it was just because he thought he might get in trouble for whatever he had planned for the evening ;)

This is what happens

when mom works all night then comes home to take care of the kiddos after dad goes to work!

She got into a drawer and unwound an entire roll of calculator tape. I was awake but apparently not quite awake enough! Last night I worked on the oncology floor. Scary does not even begin to describe it. Have I ever mentioned that I have NEVER EVER worked on the floor?! The 10 years that I have been a nurse have all been in L&D or NICU, (besides the short adventure at the high school) The last time I took care of someone with a central line, TPN, or required q 2' pain meds was in nursing school! The staff was very friendly but assumed that since I wasn't a new grad that I knew what I was doing! Boy were they in for a surprise :) Really, it was all fine. I had a good preceptor, and after I made it clear I wasn't comfortable being on my own, she didn't go far. I didn't love it, but I knew I wouldn't. I also didn't hate it, which was a big plus. And everyone survived the night (hubby & kids included) even better! Now the countdown til Christmas...wow!

M.I.A.

My computer crashed but thankfully it was fixable. Nothing too exciting around here (but a few new pics from the wonderfully talented SW) other than that...just counting down the days!

I knew it

I knew there was a reason I don't leave my house from Thanksgiving until after New Year! And today just proved I was right. I don't like all the crowds or traffic. It makes me cranky. Lets not forget the drama of a sleepy 2 year old. By the time we were through she was naked in her carseat. Enough said. I did however finish what I set out to accomplish, and thanks to SW, purchased the "Santa Key", should he decide to visit ;)

officially...at least I thought so!

I was finished with all my shopping. All wrapped and under the tree. Except for the last few things waiting to be delivered. But no venturing out required. Then today Speck decides he wants a pink Ipod instead of a blue one. Digging out recipt and making a trip to town tomorrow. Only because I love him ;)

"punishment"

So when I talked to Little man about the punishment he thought would make the most difference in learning his lesson on misbehaving at school..."a kiss and hug from you and I'll be good" How do you stay upset with that?! Then again, maybe thats why he keeps getting in trouble :)

After our discussion we spent the afternoon rolling out cookie dough

then cutting out fun Christmas shapes and sprinkling them with yummy green & red sugar!