Saturday, December 20, 2008

Catchin' You Up Before the Holidays...

I know...I've been bad (which is not good since Santa is watching)! I thought I'd better give you the Cliff Notes version of what's been happening since the last post. No pics this time...but not to worry, my personal paparazzo lands tomorrow and updated photos will quickly follow (can't wait to see you Auntie K, Neesie, & Nana B).

So, since the last post:
  • Hosted a 'Sex & the City' bachelorette party for my cousin Jen
  • Joined the family for the annual WISIL club bike trip - spent about 8 hours holed up in a hotel room reading, studying and working on projects for mid-term...later enjoyed a lavish dinner with cocktails, wine, and loads of rich food (you'll soon understand why that's important) - the children got to spend the whole weekend with Uncle Mike & Auntie B...and had the best time!
  • Looked forward to Bernie's annual October visit - to celebrate Fionn's 2nd birthday!
  • Found out we're going from a family of four to a family of FIVE...(I know-doesn't have as much impact when you've all known about it for the last 6 weeks)
  • Celebrated Fionn's birthday
  • Bernie spent 1 week of her 2 week visit in the hospital with double pneumonia!!
  • Welcomed Denise, who flew in to fly home with Bernie.
  • Enjoyed my little Ladybug and Cookie Monster on Halloween
  • Celebrated the marriage of my cousin Jennifer & her husband Dan
  • Visited with all of my aunts, uncles, cousins, and cousin's children from Texas
  • Celebrated my 34th birthday
  • Gave thanks for my family and friends on Thanksgiving and enjoyed visiting with our relatives from Maryland (needed a vacation after Thanksgiving - to recover from the visit...lots of fun and late nights)
  • Enjoyed Carriage Rides through our town with the children and my brother and his clan
  • Visited with Santa Claus

And all the while, working full time, trying to convince my children that it is in their best interest to follow my orders (Santa's watching-what will I do after Christmas), and enjoying the craziness & fun that is our life. By no means is this meant to be a complaint...I am truly blessed to have the circle of family and friends that I do. I'm sorry I don't do a better job of keeping you all updated. Happy Christmas to you all!

Love - Your Favorite Slacker Blogger

2 comments:

Amanda said...

Oh, you totally suck.

I can't believe I actually still check this terrible excuse for a blog. But today...YEA! I'm surpised with a rundown of events. Thank God you at least answer your phone so I can get weekly(ish) updates.

I have an idea! Send me your blog password and some occasional photos (of the BELLY and the kids) and I will update your blog for you.

What's that?!? You're busy? Just because you're working full time, pregnant, mother of two under four, a full time graduate student, a half time wife, and a zero time housekeeper doesn't mean you can't spend five hours per day blogging. You're just not supposed to sleep!

I LOVE and miss you to pieces! Kiss kiss.

Shannon said...

Ahhh - words of wisdom from my mentor mommy blogger! Thanks for a bit of perspective during the chaos. Love you and miss y'all TONS!