It's Been a LONG Time!

Blogging has not been at the top of my list lately. I have thought about it often...briefly...but the thought is usually replaced with a chore that must be done or the urge to just relax! It has been almost an entire month since I wrote last. Many things have taken place!

Thanksgiving. Oh, how wonderful it was to have an entire week off from work! It was a rough week...all three kids were sick and I was just getting over it. As bad as it was, however, it sure did beat going to work everyday! Being able to see the kids wake up in the morning was probably my favorite....especially when I noticed how excited they were to find me there!  The sickness was very similar to the flu. Cameron had an ear infection, as well. After a whopping $200, the kids were on the mend. Oh....and did I mention that I took all three to the doctor by myself???!!!  Three sick kiddos at the doctor was sure to be a disaster, but they did very well...I was proud....EXCEPT...and it's just coming back to me (how could I forget???).... the hour long wait at the pharmacy....when Cameron tore into the roll of Sponge Bob wrapping paper as I paid for the antibiotics. Yep, left Rite Aid with medication and Sponge Bob.

Although all of the kiddos were under the weather, we did our best to do Thanksgiving crafts. We were painting Mayflowers here!

Thanksgiving day was busy and family filled. We split our times with both sides of the family. None of the kiddos felt well so that didn't make for a pleasant day, but it always nice to have time with the family. Thanks to YaYa and Ray-Ray watching the three, irritable babies, we were able to head out shopping on Black Friday. Although I am sure that we will never have that happen again (because I am almost 100% certain that the three almost killed their sitters), it was nice to get to Christmas shop with Cody...it was the first time that we have ever gone Black Friday shopping together. I made A LOT of progress too! I am practically done with the Christmas shopping...and OFFICIALLY BROKE!

The Christmas tree and decorations are up! The kids were more into it this year....but not tremendously excited about it all. I thought they would be super pumped to put a tree in their playroom, but that was a negative. When we drove up the other night, Cam admired the house by whispering, "WOW."  That was pretty cute! We do have an Elf on the Shelf....he goes by the name of BINGO. The kids are not crazy about ole BINGO. The look on Faith's face as I told her that he would watch to see if she was naughty or nice was priceless. She looked so disappointed. I have heard, "I not see him," "He not see me," and "I hide." I wonder why they are not eager for the elf to watch their every move and report back to Santa?....lol! I asked Faith if she liked him and she said, "No. When he gets sad, I get mad." I have told her that BINGO gets sad when she misbehaves. :)



...and we have also attempted the Christmas cards. See how thrilled Faith is?! Ha!

Most recently, I have noticed two Santa figurines that the kids have, facing the wall. Faith whispered, "Always watching." So, it seems that she isn't crazy about Santa watching, either. She must be up to some SERIOUS mischief!!!  The holiday break is quickly approaching, and I am counting down the days! I can't wait to see what kind of fun we are gonna' have!!!