This year I am determined to have each and every single Christmas present purchased and wrapped before December even gets here. I want to enjoy the holiday season this year and I don't want to spend time standing in long lines at department stores. I actually did a little Black Friday shopping and then I spent Saturday evening taking care of the rest of my Christmas list. I can't tell you how good it feels to check every one off of the list, now if I can just get everything wrapped in the next week. Each year Christmas gets a little more fun with BK. She will really understand it this year and we're even pulling out the Elf for the first time, ever. I can't wait to see the look on her … [Read more...]
be careful little ears
It's funny how everything changes when you become a parent. It's like suddenly every single action and thought has a new dynamic added in, like every word you say should be thought about for a second longer before it falls on your lips. For us, curse words and such weren't an issue so I never really thought about revamping the things I say.Then the other day I put Braylen's high chair tray on the desk in the kitchen and when I slid it back it knocked over the Scentsy warmer. The white wax poured all over the countertop. "Oh, crap!" Allen quickly said and then an echo, "ohhh trap, Mommy." Uh-oh. Certainly not a phrase I want my toddler repeating, but in an instant it had entered her … [Read more...]