We have a tree. We weren’t planning on getting one this year and my sister law called my husband and told him we have to have one and she gave us a gift card to go get one. I am so thankful for such a wonderful family. It just wouldn’t be the same without one since we have kids now. Our first real tree was in 2005, Jr was soooo excited. Since then we always get a tree. Anywho, my sister, Jr and I went to go pick one out. Steve stayed home with the younger two since he now has the sickies that I had 🙁
This is the first tree I have picked out and I must say, I think I did a darn good job. The guy who helped me carry it was surprised at how heavy it was for a short tree. It’s VERY full. I let the kids decorate most of the tree.

Today was Jr’s first school Christmas party. I may not be able to volunteer as much as many other moms but I always make sure I am there to help for any type of party for the kids. It was so cute having the kids run up to me and hug me and say “I remember you, you’re Stephen’s mommy”. I worked at the reindeer hat station. Let me just say, that wore me out! Rotating between 35 kids, tracing all of their little hands and then cutting them out. Little scissors don’t mix with me being a lefty…haha. But it was a blast. I love working with kids. They are just the cutest things. I was only able to get a few pictures but this first one I just love. Mrs. Parish, Jr’s teacher was talking to the class about the holidays and the pj party tomorrow and things that got them excited and every time she stopped talking they all screamed and raised their hands, it was so funny I had to take a picture.
I have to say I really like Jr’s teacher. I was very worried when they switched him to her class at the beginning of the year but the more into the school year we get the more I like her. She’s not as lovey dovey as some Kindergarten teachers but she has her own ways. And a sense of humor which is always a plus. Another thing I like is she has always told me to feel free to bring my daughter who is three with me and to let her join in on the fun.

I have slept most of the day and still all I want to do is go to bed, but of course when I lay down my brain wont stop thinking. So I sit here with my eyes burning as if I haven’t slept in two days. Have I mentioned before I hate being sick.

I thought I would update on how our little family is doing since I have some quiet time to myself. Jr is now six years old. He had a blasty blast on his birthday yesterday. He asked me the night before if he could get up early, I told him I’d prefer him sleep in but that he could stay up late if he wanted. 7:45pm I look over and he is passed out on the couch. I had my sister Tia and my other sister Kyla and her family over. We had pizza and cake and present. Small and fun. Perfect. He is excited about his new pj’s and bath robe. His school is having a Polar Express party on Friday. They get to wear their pj’s, bathrobe, slippers and they get to bring a blanket. They’re going to read the Polar Express and then get a golden ticket so they can watch the movie. I don’t know who’s more excited, me or him. I think that is just the cutest idea ever.

Samantha is doing good. My once little chunky monkey is now my skinny minny. She has the same personality she had while in the womb. She likes to do things her way and in her own time. I do not believe in pushing kids to potty train. We have worked with Sam on and off for about the past year when she shows interest. But it never lasted long. Well go figure on her third birthday she just woke up and said okay I’m ready. She has been in panties ever since. She has only had three accidents since then! She still sleeps in diapers but I am sooooo proud of my little girl for doing so good at potty training. She is like a little sponge just waiting to soak up knowledge. Jr is on a spelling kick right now so anytime he asks me to spell a word she then asks. So I’m teaching two of my babies to spell 🙂

Shawn, my “little” Shawn, haha. He is a WILD child. And I say “little” cause he is not little. He is my chunky monkey. He weighs just 1.5 pounds smaller then his bigger sister. I am convinced he is going to be bigger then both Samantha and Jr when he is older. He will be our football player. The kid is so strong and has no fear at all! I am still young but he will be the one to give me gray hairs lol. He loves to climb on everything, loves to jump, and to everything he shouldn’t be doing. I love how curious he is about everything but man does he keep me on my toes. He has such a contagious way about him. He runs around with big smiles and giggles and anyone who sees him just instantly smiles. If it’s not his expressions it’s his hair. We get a lot of comments on his wonderful curls. I was surprised out of the three kids he got the curliest hair. He has almost all of his teeth, he is getting his eye teeth right now, three of them. He still has one eye tooth to come in then that’s it until he’s two.

Time is going by so fast. I am loving watching all my babies grow up but some days I just wish time would slow down so I could enjoy it more and soak it all in. But I am so thankful for what I have. Three beautiful, happy and healthy children. I couldn’t have asked for anything more.

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I always knew I would have a little girl and I couldn’t wait to do all the girly things with her. I wasn’t the girliest girl growing up, sure I loved my barbies and Strawberry shortcake but I wasn’t one for makeup and dresses and all the frilly stuff so I couldn’t wait to do that with my own little girl.
Samantha is such the little princess and boy does she know it. She just has to bat her little eyes and Daddy, Papa and Aunt Tia just give into her every little need lol This morning while Jr was at school and Shawn was napping I did Samantha’s hair and painted her finger nails and toe nails. She had a perma smile on the whole time. It’s nice everyone in a while to get some one on one quality time with each kid.
Here’s a few pics of my princess getting pampered.

I never knew about Britax until after my son was two years old and we were involved in a car accident. Thankfully he wasn’t hurt but when we went shopping for a replacement car seat my husband found Britax. I was apprehensive because of the price but after doing my research and talking with a lot of my mommy friends we decided to go ahead with it. I couldn’t be happier with the Britax seat. It has so many safety features and the easy latch system is the best!
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