2nd visit to the dentist

Olivia had her 2nd visit to the dentist.  We talked about it a few times this weekend and she seemed to remember from last time.  She said they would shine a light in her mouth. squirt water in all of our mouths, and seemed pretty happy about it.  Brendon said they gave her the option of sitting in the chair or his lap but she said she wanted to sit in the chair like a big girl.  Brendon said she did great.  She listened and followed directions and did a great job!!  My only concern was her 2 year molars...every time I think they are coming in they don't.  I don't even bother to get my hopes up about them anymore.  But the dentist said she thought she saw some swelling on the top...but I am not holding my breath.  She said not to really worry unless they don't come in by her 4th birthday. Olivia was very excited to come home and use her new toothbrush too and share her story with me about her visit to the dentist and her pink balloon!

All ready to get her teeth cleaned!

Breakfast with Santa at Church

Today we went to church and had breakfast with Santa after.  We bribed Olivia to sit on Santa's lap and then she would get a candy cane...it worked and she was so excited that Santa liked Lamby.  Didn't really get a smile...but she sat on his lap! We had a good breakfast and then came home for coffee.  Then Olivia had poopy pants the rest of the day....gross! She was acting fine and didn't say her tummy hurt at all...so I think it was the dose of Miralax catching up with her.  Sorry...TMI....hoping and praying for not a poopy pants night....she had some banana and toast for dinner so that should help.

1st Dance Recital

Went into the dance recital with little or no expectations...therefore I was surprised.  At first on the stage she sat on her circle...finally when it got to the jumping part she participated and had fun.  The take 1 video is sitting on her circle and take 2 is much better.  I was proud that she didn't cry on the stage and she liked it!

Countdown

Got some videos of the train count down and the tree countdown!  So cute!!

Loving Chirstmas Lights

Olivia is obsessed with Christmas lights.  When we are in the car she likes to look for them.  She also loves the lights on our house and our neighbor's house.  She also loves our Christmas tree lights and likes to countdown from 10-1 and plug the tree in.  I need to get that on video.  It is super cute.  I think she is very excited about Christmas and asked me today if she could open a present and I told her she had to wait until Santa comes...which she thinks he is coming every day!

Every year with the holidays is getting better and better =)

To whoever you are....

We live in a different world in 2013.  There are so many things and items that people want instead of need.  Today I experienced that myself.  Someone felt the need to want something but used my debit card to obtain what they wanted.  I admit it made me sick at first...my stomach did a total belly flop.  I don't understand...I know people have issues...but still...why me? I probably have never met you, never done anything to hurt your feelings or you personally, but you have done something to me.  I feel violated.  I know that this person probably doesn't know that the precious money they spent on video games and what not, is our/my hard earned money that we/I have worked for, pay for groceries and bills for.  So to whomever you are...enjoy all that if that makes you happy for the moment.  Because I am sure whatever video games you are playing, you will lose interest in and not play forever.  But maybe if you would have just asked, I would have helped you but instead you stole from me/us. 

As I sat at the kitchen table with a police officer dissecting my every purchase, and my child quietly napped, you probably were out having fun and may never know what you have caused today. I am thankful for some things today...the bank for calling me, Brendon for being supportive and helpful, my mom and Bill listen to me cry (I did good until I called them!), and for Olivia who told me, "I love you!" before bed.  Those things you cannot take from me...

Proud of her artwork

Olivia was pretty miserable for Brendon this morning.  She usually wakes up before I leave for work and goes potty with me.  Well today she didn't wake up and I left for work (I was NOT going to wake her up!) So when she did wake up she gave Brendon a really hard time about going potty...crying, screaming...the whole tantrum show! But she finally went.

We had lunch together and then she helped me get some student gifts together.  She is a great helper! After rest time she was super happy! She wanted to do her stamps and color.  She then said, "Take my picture with my stamps!" So we did and she said, "Cheese! Big smile!"

I had to laugh because before bed tonight she was telling herself to wake up after mommy takes a shower and when she hears the blow dryer...I guess she has a plan for tomorrow morning already!