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Looks like the baby's almost grown out of the carriage! Guess it's back to putting baby dolls instead of baby sisters in it. I might be partial - but I think they're both dolls :)
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Typical morning in our house. Curled up with my blanket watching cartoons on demand! Wish I could curl up next to her today.
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Enjoying a cupcake before bedtime sans pants!

When I got home from work this evening, I asked Maggie if she wanted to put her pj bottoms on.

Her response: "Nooownawanna baants!". The girl likes to be pants-free, I guess!

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Something funny I heard this weekend...

I realized this weekend that there are two phrases that make me laugh and are a bit unnerving for me at the same time.

1.  "Mommy - you're breaking my heart!"  Said with feeling after being told 'NO' for the 10th consecutive time.

2.  "Mommy - guess what Uncle B taught me..."  Oh lord!

Guest Blog by Amanda

Hi there! This is not Shannon.  It's Amanda guest blogging (without permission) from The Girls.  Shannon was silly enough to give me her password and log in information.  Ha!  Actually, during our visit this weekend I did make her connect Twitter to her blog, and hope she'll tweet more to update all her family and friends who live overseas and out of state on what's happening with those three monkeys (four, if you count Alan). 

I gave Kit and Fionn my camera to take some pictures of each other, and I took a few myself.  I used those pictures to put together this little video of our weekend together.  The theme song is for Maggie. 




Some important facts about the Gormely family that you should know:

1.  Kit can ride a bike--like REALLY ride a bike.  It's impressive.  I taught her how to ride standing up to go faster.  At first, she said, "how can I pedal if I'm standing up?"  Then, she figured it out.  Someone get that girl a helmet! Manda says so!

2.  Fionn is a little flirt.  He's all boy and full of energy.  He loves his sisters dearly, and if you ignore Kit's bruised cheek, he is almost always sweet to his big sister even when they argue.  Finn also eats all kinds of vegetables, and I was amazed at what great eaters all the kids are.  Shannon reminded me that dinner is what's on the table.  They need to eat it, and nobody will starve.

3. Maggie is a party girl, loves to dance, and poops like a middle aged man.  She also mimics everything her big sister does.  Maggie is the cutest little thing when she repeats all the ending words to your sentences.  "Do you want some yogurt?" "Yo-gert. Yeah." She'll be talking in full sentences in two weeks...tops.  Maggie also has Bieber Fever.  Send some Tylenol. 

4. Alan never sits down except to eat.  Really, I never saw that man sit still for one second.  Also, he doesn't talk much, but when he does, the kids LISTEN.  It's amazing.  (In other unrelated news, I still can barely understand him.)

5.  Shannon is an amazing mom, and does a great job juggling all of her responsibilities (even though she is too hard on herself).  She relies on the support and love of her family and friends to help her do it all, and she is SO grateful for all the support she has.  Shannon is also an incredible friend, and I love her very much.  (See you in Cabo, babe!)

Love,
Amanda

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An Irish Christmas...

The IrishKids have safely arrived in Ireland to celebrate the holidays with their Nana B, Auntie Kathleen, Auntie Neesie and an assortment of relatives and friends.  Apparently we had quite a bit of luck on our side, as our flight came very close to NOT taking off (we had to be de-iced twice and were on the runway for 3 hours) and Dublin airport closed shortly after we landed!

Ireland is quite the winter wonderland with all the snow and cold.  The children don't mind it one bit.  I think they're just thrilled to finally be here!   

With the crazy weather Ireland has been having, driving has become quite dodgy, so Auntie Kathleen and I took the children into town on the bus yesterday.  Even simple things become an adventure with the children.  While waiting for the bus wasn't their favorite way to pass time, once they saw the bus had an upstairs - they were delighted!

So, into town we ventured to check out Santa's workshop and make sure he was well aware that the IrishKids were in Ireland to receive any gifts he may have for them.  Can you see the relief on Kit and Fionn's faces?

Maggie wasn't too sure about the guy in the red suit...even if he did have toys for her.  However she (and her brother and sister) enjoyed checking out all the things Santa's workshop had to offer, the Elves Treehouse, the Bounce House, and the Toy Table.   

We are very lucky to be here with our family to celebrate the holidays, as we know that many others do not have the same fortune.  Here's wishing you and your loved ones a wonderful holiday, wherever you may be.  Merry Christmas!