Update from the Trenches

Well it has been nearly a month since the last post.  Shocking! It seems that having two kids is keeping my hands a bit fuller than expected.  I can't complain though because they are both such mild, well-behaved little people (most of the time).  The baby is coming along beautifully.  She's just coming around to three months, and it is always fun to see the "forth trimester" come to an end because that's when they really start to wake up.  She smiles all the time now, stays awake for much longer stretches, and generally interacts a lot more.  Grabbing at toys hanging above her head is a huge entertainment as well.  Everywhere she's rounding out from her tummy to her legs to both sets of cheeks.  She is pretty much the cutest baby in existence.

The big girl is also as cute as the proverbial button, but of course in a much more grown up and mature way.  At two and two thirds, she is confident that she can accomplish anything and everything  ALL BY HERSELF!  She can dress herself (always colorful), brush her teeth (when she chooses) and decide on what we all should have for breakfast (cheers and milk).  It can be frustrating sometimes when things do not work out her way, but most of the time she remains patient.  In fact, she's an immensely sweet little girl nearly all the time.  On the whole I am a very lucky mommy, and one day I will get enough sleep and free time to blog more regularly.

Damage from Hurricane Sandy

Lest anyone in the rest of the country forget, the damage from Hurricane Sandy is still very much an issue for millions of people living on the East Coast.  Not just houses or neighborhoods were impacted, but who towns are still devastated.  If you have not yet donated money to help, please consider it.  If you can afford more, perhaps it could go in lieu of some gifts this year?  My favorite auntie is not giving any presents to adults this year, so she can donate the entire budget to the Red Cross.

Christmas Decorating Rant

May I just have a moan for a second?  I am not liking the current Christmas decor.  It seems every which way I turn, there are oranges, pinks, all white items (nutcrackers should NOT be all white!) and the ever present burlap.  It's true, there are burlap wreathes, burlap bows, and even burlap ribbons on the tree!  Ugh!  Maybe it's because I used to live in the country and keep animals.  Trust me, burlap is for feed bags people!