Nov 19

Got Nothing….

The sleep deprivation is getting to me, and cabin fever too. I’ve just got nothing to write about today. I could write about the 5 loads of laundry to put away, and the 6 that need washed, and the shopping list, but instead I’ll leave you with some of my favorite pictures of places that I’m missing…

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I love to snap random pictures wherever I go.

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How I wish this one was local, but it was from a visit to K.C.

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This one too. I hope to visit my brother in K.C., as soon as I can…

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I also hope to visit the Day Spa again…

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My favorite place to bowl.

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Richardson’s Candy House makes the list too. They have the best chocolate dipped caramels.

All I need is a picture of our bed, I really miss sleep right now…

Nov 18

Coffee, This Mom’s Best Friend

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Yesterday I had a terrible migraine, it was so bad that I had James bring home dinner. I also drank 2 pots of coffee to try and rid my noggin of the evil ache. Last night I only got 3 hours of sleep, thanks to 3 kiddos that just wouldn’t sleep. Today looks like it is going to be another coffee filled day for Nico. My head is still hurting, but I’m blaming the lack of sleep. Hopefully tonight will go better, and maybe I’ll get 5 hours of sleep. I just can’t seem to function on 3.

Nov 17

3 Weeks Today

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Our little miss is 3 weeks old today, and she is doing great. She is eating like a champ, and gaining weight and growing fast. She is also full of energy and no longer sleeping through the night. Oh well, I get to catch up on my much missed Food Network during those late night feedings. I hope that sleep will return to me one day though.

Mornings are still a little hectic, but we have a pretty good routine down. I have days where I feel great, and then I have days where my incision site hurts like crazy, but it’s only been 3 weeks, so I think I’m doing pretty good so far.

Today the boy’s were so excited to see the snow, and Thade was really hoping that he could have a snowball fight with his best buddy at school. I was happy to see the snow taper off by mid-morning, I don’t like to have the little ones out if the weather is too bad.

Well I hear my little miss waking up from her nap, and that means I had better get back to it.

Nov 16

Snow, Really

Today the dreaded four letter word is in the weather forecast for us… SNOW! I think it is way too early for snow, we had super warm temps just a week ago, and now snow, it just isn’t right. I got out all of the Winter coats, gloves, and hats, just in case we needed them this morning. I also made a run to the store for the week’s groceries, and did my best to stay ahead of the weather. I didn’t quite make it though, there was a lot of rain as I was loading up the car.

Thade is hoping to see the snow though, he loves it. I’m not a fan though. I think he just likes to wear his big jacket and snow boots. Here’s to hoping that the snow stays away for just a bit longer.

Nov 15

Christmas Cookie List

I’ve got a preliminary list for this holiday season’s cookies, and the count is now up to around 81 dozen. Here is what I’ll be baking and candy making over the next few weeks…

The cookie list:

  • Blackberry Thumbprints
  • Strawberry Thumbprints
  • Peach Thumbprints
  • Snickerdoodles
  • James Favorite Oatmeal Cookies
  • No Bake Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies
  • Candy Bar Cookies
  • Sugar Cookies
  • Wedding Cake Cookies
  • Thade’s Super-Awesome Double Chocolate Cookies
  • Peanut Butter Cookies

I’m also making candies this year…

  • Peanut Clusters
  • Brownie Bites
  • Chocolate Leaves (these might become mint chocolate leaves)
  • White Chocolate Peppermint Bites

I would love to attempt to make Peanut  Butter Bon Bons too, and I just might add a few more cookies to the list too. I can’t wait to get back in the kitchen and get to cookie making.