There is sleet and rain coming down right now. The roads are not looking good. I need to go to Target and get a couple more things for the kids and I need to go to the grocery to get food for Christmas morning ( Read more... )

Woke up several times with Emma, finally got her to go to sleep around 5am, laid there awake until 7ish, fell asleep. Woke up with Eli curled up next to me moaning at 7:40, then what every mom wants to hear, "mom, I need a bowl!" right as the throwing up starts. He got a tiny bit on the sheets and got the rest in the trash (I really needed to ( Read more... )

Emma is napping (in the swing - her only napping spot) and the kids are playing with the neighbors, I have a few minutes to myself.  I need to get cleaning, but first I need to eat.  Chicken quesadilla or leftover chili or leftover oyster soup, hmmm...all are good ( Read more... )

We went to Chicago this weekend, just Chris, Emma, and I.  Abby, Reagan, and Eli stayed with my parents.  It was a very refreshing weekend.  We drove up Sat morning and then checked into our hotel.  Then we went to Katie and Ben's wedding.  I love weddings, makes me remember mine and how much I love Chris, even in the mundane and tough times.  We ( Read more... )