Christmas Eve

I woke up and felt like death twice over...stuffed up and achy.  I think Brendon thought I was faking.  I stayed in bed most of the day.  They went to church without me and I slept in bed.  I came out for a delicious prime rib dinner which I couldn't taste =( Then everyone (except me) went to the neighbors for dessert. 

When they came home I stayed up for a bit and then back to bed. I have never felt so bad in my life.

Cookies and milk for Santa

Reindeer food

December 23rd- the beginning of the end!

We spent 2 hours at the pediatrician on Monday because Olivia's eyes were all yucky and we couldn't get them clear.  There were several sick kids and I could feel the germs crawling all over me.  We got her taken care of and home for lunch and there was madness trying to get her meds, finding out if she was allergic to them or not, and building some toys.  I felt fine during the day.

We went out for pizza for dinner and went to the live nativity in downtown Monroe.  It was really cold and when I got home I couldn't get warmed up, even after hot tea.  I felt really tired and was in bed by 9:45ish...that was the end of me...

December 22

Trying to go back and update...sorry had the flu and now a sinus infection!

On Sunday December 22nd we made a Gingerbread house! So much fun and it turned out so cute.  We had to be careful because it said it was processed in a factory with tree nuts so we made sure she didn't eat any of it!

Olivia did a great job.  I would do the icing and Mema would help her with the candy pieces!

Having Fun with Mema and Pepa

We have had a busy few days since Mema and Pepa arrived!

Wednesday we had Susan's day care party at Everland! Then we waited for Mema and Pepa to arrive!

 

Thursday: Mema and Pepa babysat while we worked and then we played outside and hung around the house! Olivia and Mema made some cookies too!

  

Friday:  Mema and Pepa babysat again while we worked.  Then I came home and did a marathon grocery shop.  Then we went to Emily's house for game night!

All the kids watching a Christmas sing along movie!

Today (Saturday): We got up early and went to Atlanta to the Center for Puppetry Arts to see Rudolph the Red Nose Reindeer.  It was so cute and the kids loved it.  We couldn't take any pictures there =( .  Then we went for lunch at The Varsity! Such a fun day!

Enjoying the yummy Frosted Orange

Snuggles with Pepa

Secrets

No secret or surprise is safe in this house anymore! Don't tell or show anything to Olivia that you want to be a secret (for example Christmas presents)!! So far last night she told me that her and daddy got me new running shoes and deodorant (They went to Fleet Feet).  Then today when I got home today she told me that they made a snowman at Gymboree and bought some popcorn.  She then told me that it was, "Shhhh...a secret!" We tried to explain to her that if something is a secret you don't tell other people!

I know later we will have another conversation about secrets and when to tell them (the whole stranger danger conversation).

Olivia CAN'T!!!!!!!!!!!

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.