Merry Christmas Eve

Or just Happy Holidays for those celebrating other occasions. We've been home just having fun with the kids. Well, the kids that are actually here- Emily was invited to go see "Beauty and the Beast" with a neighbor, and Delaney was gone all day yesterday for a playdate. At one point even Jake was playing away from home, and it was only Trey, Rob, and myself. Wow was it quiet.....too quiet I think- LOL. I'm just not used to that. Today though, we are all here enjoying each others company, and watching the kids in their pre-Christmas excitement (that's why I snuck upstairs to "fold laundry", AKA visit my favorite blogs).

I snuck out yesterday as well, and got a much-needed haircut. I had 5+ inches cut off, and I think I really like it. I haven't had to do it on my own yet, so that will be the true test. But, I really think I'm going to like having shortish hair again.

Anyway- I better sneak away, before my 'laundry' cover is blown. I hope everyone has a wonderful holiday, and I'll post some pictures tomorrow or the next day.

The Christmas Countdown Has Begun.....

I just realized HOW MUCH I still have to get done by Tuesday. I was thinking I was in great shape, until last night at 2:00 am. I have most of the presents not wrapped, I have to buy stamps so I can get my Christmas cards out, I have to go shopping for our Christmas dinner food, and I'd love to cram a haircut in at some point. It dawned on me that I have not had my hair cut (or professionally highlighted) since February of last year. I have no idea what happened to the entire last 10 months....all a big blur. I used to get my hair cut and highlighted every 6-8 weeks. And then I had child 4. I'm lucky to go twice a year. It's been a great cost savings, but I now run around with my hair in a pony tail every single day. Anyway- that's an entirely different post right there.

I better go get started on my list. Bye for now!

Stupid mom moment

When your son's preschool class asks for donations of 'Decorations' for their holiday party, they really don't want a small tree and some garland. I had my decorations all put together in a little pile to haul into Trey's class today, when I casually mentioned to one of the other moms yesterday, that I should have signed up for 'frosting' rather than 'decorations', as they were a pain to bring in. She looked at me in a funny way (actually like "o.k. stupid"), and said, " You could just go to the store and buy a bunch of sprinkles". Oh......decorations for the COOKIES they are making. I was so not thinking- of course they meant cookie decorations. The list read: Cookies, Frosting, and (you know where I'm going here) DECORATIONS. Now I need to run to the store and buy some sprinkles.

So glad I didn't show up with the cute little tree-LOL

Maybe not the BEST holiday card, but it's done...

Personally my favorite is the picture where my son is (about to punch my daughter), I mean, lovingly looking at Delaney. If that doesn't sum up our house on picture day, I don't know what else does. The other item to note, is the camera strap Trey is clutching. I think we only got one picture without it, and it was horrible, so we went with it- camera and all. In between pictures he would snap pretend pictures of me- I guess that's fair.

I think my computer is possessed.....

I just tried to get to my home page, and ended up at a website about typhoons (I think), which while the pictures kind of 'grabbed' me, I am not bilingual, and had a difficult time understanding any of it. I may have to re-visit it at a later date, when I am better able to use my high school and college foreign language requirements. Beside taking me to interesting, although random, websites, it is also moving like molasses (of course, that could be due to the 4,000 pictures residing on my hard drive).

I would love to get a new one, but it is not real high on the priority list. My Mac was my favorite thing ever about 5 years ago. Unfortunately, that's old in the world of technology. I need to do a lot of updating, all of which takes time and costs money. So, if my posting is sporadic, just know that my computer is having a REALLY bad day. And maybe, just maybe, if it's bad enough, I can convince Santa to bring my a new operating system (and larger hard drive)-LOL!

Update on Jake's hearing....

Well, I'm glad our 'alternate' audiologist was able to get Jake in today.....I called in a HUGE favor to the Audiologist at my son's private school, and she got Jake in. Bottom line, his good ear is down 20-30 db, and his bad ear, is down about the same (except at it's worst, which is down to 90 db...used to be at 50). It's a big drop- I guess the only good news is that he has 'significant' negative pressure in his ears, so hopefully we'll see a rise once the pressure is gone. The bad news is that that is how the other kids have lost all their hearing- started out w/ negative pressure, turned into permanent hearing loss (little by little). At least we know all about implants :)

Time to get the little angels (MONSTERS) to bed- he he

Frustrating day ahead....

Our Audiologist canceled our appointment today (w/ reason: she called in sick). But it is so frustrating when you've been waiting for an appointment to arrive, and then they cancel. And then, you can't reschedule for 2 or 3 weeks. I know Jake's hearing is worse, I really would like his hearing aids adjusted. Just a small vent. Don't you all wish you had a soundbooth in your house at times, and could do your own testing - he he!