Making more changes

We decided to really buckle down this year and get some things done that we are dreading. The binky was one of those things. We took the next step yesterday and moved the girls in together.

We did this so I could do something I'm looking forward to--getting Spencer's room together. Well, I knew it would not be easy but since we don't have school or other commitments this week, I thought it would be a good time to start. Needless to say, they were so excited they didn't go to sleep till almost 10pm. Yikes! They woke up grumpy this morning and I am looking forward to nap time. I hope they get used to this soon or I might lose my sanity.

Meanwhile, I found this little gem on Craigslist.

A pottery barn crib bumper and pillowcase for only $10. We have been wanting to decorate Spencer's room in airplanes. Mark is working on some models to hang from the ceiling. I am looking forward to putting up his crib today. The room is still very pink but I plan on painting very soon. I will post pictures once I get it set up.

My next step--POTTY TRAINING! Wish me luck.

Starting off on the right foot (I hope)

Before Christmas Mark told me that it was time to take Sarah's binky away. The main reason is this...

Her teeth are terrible and getting worse. However, the thought of doing such a thing scared me to death and I pleaded with Mark to give me until the beginning of the year. Needless to say, January first came very fast. Mark informed me that it was really time and no more binkies from here on out. He told Sarah the same thing and promised her all sorts of toys and treats if she would just go to sleep without her binky. Sarah quickly agreed but it wasn't long before she was screaming for her binky. I told her I would try to find it for her so I did this to every binky I had left in the house.

Believe me, I had tears in my eyes as I cut the tips right off. I knew I had to commit right then and there because I wasn't going out to buy more. I went back to Sarah's room and informed her that I found her binkies but they were broken. After all the screaming and crying, she calmly looked at the binkies and said, "I don't want that binky. I will try to fix it in the morning." She had closure and we did not hear one more word from her the rest of the night. She brought the binkies down this morning, showed them to her daddy and threw them away. The End.

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

I have fallen behing once again on my blogging. So, I'm updating on our wonderful holiday season finally. We spent Christmas eve and Christmas day here in Houston. It was wonderful to be able to celebrate in our home and party with our family who lives here. The girls thouroughly enjoyed the getting and giving of presents this year.



Spencer didn't care either way as long as all his needs were met.


We hopped in the car early on the 26th and headed to Nashville. Other than one minor setback (Sarah puking) we made it in a timely manor and had a blast with Mom, Dad, Park, Cyd and April's family. We went to the Opryland hotel for some dinner and entertainment. We also saw the Grinch Ice Exhibit. We had to wear heavy coats through this giant freezer where everything was made out of ice. We even slid down the ice slides. I am not made for those freezing temperatures and was very grateful to get out.




We enjoyed seeing this charming little fairy tale movie--The Tale of Despereaux.
Last night we partied like it was 2009! Truthfully though, I could barely keep my eyes opened and all the children were asleep well before midnight. I am looking forward to this new year. I have been pondering my own New Years resolutions. I really feel like this is going to be a great year!

My BIG Baby

I took Spencer to his 2 month check up last week. The doctor informed me that he weighed 14lbs 11oz. WOW! I asked the doctor if I had the amazing growing baby. "No," he says. "He is perfectly normal for his birth weight." So Spencer is in the 95th percentile for height, weight and head size. He's perfectly proportional and almost sleeping through the night now. I put him down about 10:30pm and he sleeps until 4:30am. I am definitely not complaining about his size because I feel like it might be helping with his excellent sleeping pattern.

I promised more smiles

Here are a few more pictures of Spencer smiling. He is such a happy baby and smiles all the time now. I hardly have to do anything anymore. He entertains himself for long periods of time just cooing, talking and smiling.

Santa Pictures

Thought I would post some of the cute pictures taken of the kids with Santa.

That's Crazy Talk!

I am not lying. It really did snow in Houston yesterday. Here's the proof.