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1. The cat has been asking to be let out at night by jumping on the bookshelf by the door, putting her front paws on the doorknob and meowing, she is so smart.

2. Apple is in a very independent, I'm-going-to-tantrum-if-your-look-me-wrong stage, I can't believe my sweet baby turned into this maniac.

3. I know Owl is good at toddler puzzles but she showed me yesterday that she is REALLY good at them when she had most of one done in just a few minutes.

4. The girls were so grateful this Christmas, it was great seeing them genuinely happy about their gifts.

5. Come to Jesus talk - done

6. Owl and I meet with her infant teacher for the first time today.

7. I'm holding onto negative feelings toward my dads wife from 10 years ago, there is something going on that has brought everything to the surface but I can't say anything to her, sometimes it sucks to take the higher road.

8. Crap, I boiled a chicken last night and forgot to put it in the fridge, the dog will be happy about my mistake.

9. I have cloth diapers to sell if anyone is interested, quite a few are in excellent condition and I'm not looking to make a ton of money off them.

10. Off to pay some bills, get some shots for the baby, and maybe play at the park. Have a good day everyone!

[ElsaVonM]

I will do my holiday recapping here since I missed that thread - and since we have only been home for like 9 hours, so there is nothing else to report

1. Jen applied for several jobs on the 20th while I frantically packed and cleaned. This may have a big pay-off: she had a phone interview on Christmas Eve and one for a different company this morning, and she's in the city meeting with a recruiter about a third position right now. We didn't expect to hear from any of them (if at all) until after the new year.

2. Our plane trips went very well. It helped having three extra adults. That said, it was still exhausting and I'm glad we have no plans to fly until next Thanksgiving.

3. My sister stayed with us and the babies (we were house-borrowing and dog-sitting for old family friends). She was an enormous, enormous help the entire time and I'm so grateful.

4. We got together with my mom's side on Christmas Eve, at my uncle's tiny tiny bachelor house. Eating + gift exchanging with 23 people (11 kids!) in that house was totally chaotic. It was, however, the most relaxed, happy and genuine Christmas we've had with that side in a long time. Really nice. It made the whole trip feel worth it.

5. The oldest kid (17) brought his girlfriend, who is pregnant with his twins. They asked us a lot of questions and we were honest but tried to be as upbeat as possible. I mean, it's hard. And they're so young.

6. My aunt on my dad's side gave me two baby blankets made by my grandma, who passed away years ago. She found one of them half-finished and finished knitting it for me, and repaired the other one using matching colors so the babies each have something made by my grandma. What a beautiful gift.

7. I ate so much sugar. Blech.

8. I need to clean and unpack but the babies are napping and I just want to join them.

9. I feel really hopeful about 2013. This was our transition year; I think next year will be full of successful rebuilding.

10. I feel very grateful this Christmas.

[twotrue]

1. Snow day!

2. I'm working from home with JB by my side.

3. Working from home with a toddler =/= getting much work done.

4. But I did manage to sort paperwork while JB 'wrote' her Christmas thank you notes, chicken soup is in the crock pot, and my desk is cleaned.

5. I really did need to work today, particularly because I was out yesterday.

6. Have another u/s tomorrow. :-)

7. I should probably go dig out the snow shovel at some point today.

8. We told the family about the pregnancy over Christmas. It was fun to tell. Everyone is shocked but excited.

9. JB wants to build a snowman and a bear. I'm assuming she mean polar bear.

10. Went to the movies by myself yesterday. It was nice. :-)

[seattlekari]

1. It's my last day of work this year. I took off tomorrow and Monday to have a long weekend with A!

2. I was supposed to meet my bff for dinner last night but those plans didn't work out. I was bummed because there is a lot we have to catch up on.

3. E's dad has asked to meet A. This would be a first. I said sure thing as soon as we can make the schedules work.

4. My parents' dog was out of control in the first 10 minutes they were at my house. And she peed on the carpet Christmas morning when I was trying to get out the door to take E to her dad's. :@

5. Has anyone here owned a beagle and had success with obedience school or training at home? My mom claims they can't be trained. I think it's about the dog establishing respect for its humans.

6. E has had a busy and tiring week. I hope we can manage an early bedtime and that she is more rested in the morning.

7. I can't believe how fast this year has gone by.

8. The management team A is on rotates shifts every 6 months. She is going to nights starting Jan. 1. I'm hoping that her thoughts that it will be easier/less stressful will pan out.

9. I wish I had a reason to dig out the snow shovel!

10. I hope everyone has a fun and safe New Years celebration!

[tattooedmeegs]

1. Two, how are you 12 weeks already! Yay for 2nd tri!!

2. This week I'm only working today and a half day tomorrow... so I should probably be concentrating more.

3. But my new iPhone 5 is staring me in the face begging to be played with!!! I :heart: it!

4. I just booked time at a play gym for Gwen's 3rd birthday party. Which is only a month and a half away. Where did my baby go?!

5. New tattoo tomorrow!!!! With my best friend!! Can't wait!

6. I'm pretty much high on life right now.

7. Gwen got a great retro looking tricycle from my parents. She was so good at it, riding around and around in giant circles in my parents very open downstairs. She loves it so much. I'm bummed that our downstairs is all carpeted and a big straight line.

8. This is taking me forever, because I keep making myself go do work between numbers. But it is making me more productive.

9. I bought tickets to see Sesame Street Live at Lehigh in March. Gwen is going to be pysched, especially since we are going with our best friends and their girls (who Gwen adores). Happy Birthday GG, Gwen, and Casey.

10. Happy New Year all!!!

[mk]

1. Christmas was great and all, but I feel kind of let down by it all. It just went by so fast and I feel like I didn't get to do everything I wanted to with the baby and our families.

2. I fast-forward through Ellen dancing every time I watch her show.

3. I've eaten so much junk, it's shameful.

4. The baby is cute

5. I'm considering starting a blog just so I can show you guys (and RL friends and family) his adorable face.

6. Birth Mom should be making an appearance soon (for the first time). I'm scared shitless.

7. We're going to TTC with our tax refund/bonus money in February, and then we'll pretty much have to stop again until K gets her next promotion (which should be sometime in the next year).

8. I'm so unbelievably disappointed that I'm not pregnant yet. I try to be happy with the baby I have (and I LOVE that baby), but he isn't ours yet and... it just sucks.

9. I am looking forward to spending more time at home, though. It will be even better when Baby S sleeps through the night. Cheese and rice I'm tired!

10. We have a freezer in the garage (gift from MIL) and I'm loving it! I'm going to go cook or bake something to put in there. Yay!

[hensmum]

ElsaVonM - Yay job interviews!!

Two - what did you see???

1. I am sleeeeepy. I've been telling people that I don't think Henry will be recovered from Xmas for a week, but I think the same is true for me.

2. Henry is napping right now and I am laying on my bed. It feels amazing. He'll be up any minute, and if he's not, I should wake him so he can get to bed at a reasonable time tonight.

3. I have been eating a lot of dessert...

4. Our Chrismukkolstice, as we call it, is not quite over. One more family holiday party on Saturday.

5. The holidays have been so fun this year, but I basically want to rip our tree down immediately, haha.

6. Oh - he's awake. Party's over :-P

[bluedaisyus]

1. Wow, this week is going super fast!

2. I was supposed to work yesterday but took a personal day due to the snow. I have to say, 6 days off in a row and a day of cuddling with my baby? Much needed.

3. I wish it was time to go home.

4. I had a good holiday once we got over a fight on Christmas morning. Someone does not adapt well when things do not go the way they were envisioned.

5. I went in for 4 vials worth of bloodwork on Christmas Eve. It sucked. I rewarded myself with Starbucks.

6. I should probably reward myself with Starbucks a little less.

7. Why did I even mention Starbucks? Now I want coffee, damn it.

8. I am feeling very unhappy with my body.

9. I need to talk to my wife about having some scheduled weekly "me time." She has her dart league on Wednesdays and is working an insane amount of OT on the weekends. I need some time of my own.

10. I am not where I thought I would be.

[twotrue]

Dec 27, 2012 15:42:29 GMT -5 hensmum said:

Two - what did you see???

This is 40. It was okay. I'd say it if you were thinking of seeing it you could definitely wait until it's on Netflix or at the Redbox. I just wanted something mindless and easy. It was entertaining enough for a movie by myself.

[joyseattle]

Elsa, yay on the job interviews/follow-ups and I agree about 2013 for your family!

Kari, I don't have a beagle, but they're bred as working dogs and need a "job" to wear off mental and physical energy and definitely need to establish respect for its humans.


1. I came home at 5:30pm, ate and went to bed at 7pm. I slept from 8pm-6:30am, then read and then napped from 9:30-11am.
2. So much sleep felt so good. The only thing that would have made it better would have been not needing to get up to go to the bathroom so frequently.
3. 7 weeks and pregnancy has already made my amazingly deep sleep abilities a thing of the past. Now I can't get comfy -- my breasts are huge and awkward, my limbs fall asleep, my dreams are vivid and often stressful and my bladder is always full.
4. C and I are off together today. We may go do some errands this afternoon. It would be her first time out in a week since she's been sick.
5. C and I were supposed to do a bunch of projects during her time off, but a week of it is gone. Wonder how much we'll get done this weekend.
6. I have some work to complete that I am not motivated to do at all. Neither are bad tasks, I just don't have the desire.
7. I miss my littlest sis and hope she comes home soon. (She may stay in Southern California until summer. Boo.)
8. I really need to roast some veggies (mostly squash) and make some mashed potatoes. C has been pestering me for Shepherds Pie for weeks.
9. I'm (re-)reading a series of books (The Giver by Lois Lowry) and I'm about halfway through the last/newest one (Son). It's so good.
10. Now I need to decide what to read when I finish that - which will probably be tonight or tomorrow.

[ct]

1. Seeing the kids' baby sister + fam yesterday was so much fun. Our kids get along so fabulously and we always pick right up with them as if months hadn't actually passed since we last talked.

2. But it was hard too. Seeing her, holding her, kissing her, smelling her, and seeing exactly where she would fit...it makes the hole that much bigger. We could have done it.

3. You know what else sucks? They filled us in on the case. The baby is in the process of being reunified. You read that right.

4. stress eating has been in full force

5. I was supposed to be having dinner w/ a friend tonight but she cancelled. What should I do instead?

6. I've started the search for cape cod rentals for family week 2013!! I cant wait until we find a perfect house and just stick with that one yearly. Anyone else going??

7. I'm nervous about filing taxes this year. I might break down and pay someone.

8. hmmm. that's all i've it.

[twotrue]

Dec 27, 2012 17:10:32 GMT -5 ct said:

3. You know what else sucks? They filled us in on the case. The baby is in the process of being reunified. You read that right.

What a mix of emotions. I remember you saying several times that it was good that mom fought for the kids, because they are worth fighting for. Baby sister might not end up for her, but right now she is lucky to have three families (bio mom, her dads and you) all loving her.

[hensmum]

Big hugs to mk and ct. Big ones.

7. So that nap yesterday? Hen woke at 3:45. I went in. He wanted milk. We were both so snuggly and sleepy nursing that we both nodded off...until 5:00!! OOPS! He did not fall asleep for bed until 9ish.

8. Omg you guys - my bf is in from out of town for Xmas, and I got to see him and his family, including his older brother who I had a crush on when were in high school (you know - the cool older sib haha). Well my friend texted me after I left saying "this will make you feel good, my bro said 'wow, Brit looks fantastic'" I am totally high on it!! Ahahaha!

9. I seriously cannot believe we have another family Xmas party (in NH) on Saturday.

10. My parents offered to take Hen overnight on NYE. We are going out to dinner and a movie! So excited! And we are going to de-Xmas the house!

[2brides]

Doing this on Friday since I wasn't near a computer yesterday...

1. Saw Les Mis. FABULOUS. loved it. Can't wait to see it again.
2. CT - Those are a lot of mixed emotions. ({) (})
3. MK - I got your card. He is adorable! I was so glad to finally see his face! :heart:
4. I have loved getting everyone's cards this year!
5. the kids slept till 7:10 this morning. Well, after getting up at 4:20 to play Wii. Thankfully, L was asleep on the couch (thank you hot flashes) and heard them and sent them back to bed.
6. We are supposed to get snow tomorrow. Hopefully some will stick so we can have a day alternating playing in the snow with Wii/Kindle reading.
7. I've had this open for 2 hrs and keep getting waylaid...so 7 it is.

[quinny]

1. I can't stop eating clementines

2. I had no morning sickness with N. I am totally unprepared for how sick I feel this time. It just started 2 days ago and I am quickly running out of things to eat.

3. Of course it's the end of the month and I am behind with work. I'm sitting at the dining room table with one cheek pressed against the cold table, wrapped in a blanket, trying to work.

4. And on here.. of course.

5. N has surgery scheduled for the 10th to repair an inguinal hernia. Thinking about someone cutting open his beautiful little body makes me weep.

6. We've decided to go with conscious sedation over general anesthesia. I am beside myself about the whole thing. Totally doesn't help that I'm all emotional and not feeling well.

7. I'm still bf'ing N but my supply has tanked. I'm sad. I had hoped I would make it through the pregnancy but it's doubtful with how empty I feel. But he's kicking up his sessions, from 3 to 5+, so maybe there's hope. It's starting to get uncomfortable though.

8. I can't believe how little snow we've gotten this year. It was 40 degrees yesterday. Scary.

9. I signed up N for tumbling and swimming and have to postpone both due to his surgery.

10. I hope everyone has a great New Years Eve! Stay safe my friends!