My Christmas shopping is 99% done. I did almost all of it online. I got it done early so that I could spend time making a lot of gifts. Unfortunately, I've been super busy with my jewelry business this holiday season. But that's not really unfortunate. I guess other people wanted a "handmade christmas" too - so I'm glad I can give that to them - just my family may not get it. Oh well, we've more than enough presents to substitute if I don't get it all done. So - that being said - I've been SUPER BUSY! Today I took the day off (of jewelry) and just cleaned my house. It took all day long. And it's still not 100%. That's how neglected it was.
Tonight was the christmas program at the elementary school. Zane volunteered for a solo part in one of the songs and did great! I was quite impressed with their program - they kept it short, but the kids were really good. They have music class once or twice a week with a music teacher that is just at their school. I think they are lucky to have that! In fact Zane asked for "Boomwhackers" and "Handbells" for christmas as a direct result of this music class.
So - other than being busy with Christmas - not a lot is going on - so I thought I would jot down some general stuff about the kids.
Zane is doing great at school. He has learned cursive this year, and is working on learning multiplication. He really loves his teacher. He tries so hard at school, and I'm very proud of him. He loves to play with the neighborhood boys. Generally I have 1-3 boys at my house 3 or 4 times a week. They all come over and play various video games of course. I'm certainly glad to have them here, and glad that Zane is happy to be home and play!
Lily is really growing up - getting smarter every day. Right now - what she most wants to do is watch tv and movies. It's hard when I'm so busy, to get her away from it. She sure loves to follow her big brother and is really quite a sweet little girl. She loves her playdoh, and often surprises me with things she says. She's always been the one with a great sense of humor. She really understands humor. It's easy to distract her when she is grumpy with a tickle or a "Don't You Smile". She is so easy going (most of the time) and certainly the peacemaker in the family.
Evan is all boy. He loves to make messes and throw. I can't believe how fast he can destroy the entire house. It's quite amazing. He gave up the binky a couple of weeks ago too. Just out of the blue. He was definitely the easiest one of the three to give it up. Maybe potty training will be that way too?? He is so sweet and talks SOOOOO much. He has an ear infection right now - and the only reason I knew he did was because he told me "ear hurt". I don't think I've ever had a child of mine tell me that. ESPECIALLY at 20 months old. He LOVES Santa and babies. Lately - all he does all day long is chant "Tanta, Tanta, Tanta, Tanta". Crazy boy. Luckily we've already seen Santa 3 times this year. He loves to carry around baby dolls, and hug them, and say "ni-night". Whenever I put him in bed he tells me "Bye Mama". It's super cute.
John and I are still in our weight loss adventure. John has lost close to 50 pounds now. I'm hovering around 20. I wish my loss was going a little faster - and that it was more noticeable to me- but really it hasn't been difficult so I can't complain. Especially since I have not exercised one single bit. Gotta love that. But I imagine I will have to pretty soon if I want to keep losing.
I'm too tired to add pictures right now - but I will soon!
