Happy Festivus

I cannot think of today without thinking of my brother, and of course seinfeld. I miss him so much! Hopefully we will get to see him soon.

Today I am huge smiles. My babies were so awesome this morning. Not to mention that Bug bought me a Christmas present last night. I don't care what it is, though I have an idea. All that matters to me is that she thought of it. She got everyone a gift this year - and really thought about it all. She is awesome and amazing. I am so very lucky to have her.

L is awesome too, don't get me wrong, but on a much squishier and gigglier way. He is trying so hard to walk and is into everything. But one look into his blue eyes and seeing his crazy red hair, and you cannot help but smile.

I go into this Christmas holiday feeling very blessed, loved, and lucky.

One more week

Until Christmas. I cannot believe it is nearly here. We have a ton of cleaning to do and Sweetie has to help me not lose my mind. This year is so much fun with Bug, though she is catching on to Elf on a Shelf. Christmas eve is mine this year. I truly love hosting it, I missed it last year. I have a ton to do, but my gift to myself is cleaning my house. I need to get everything done so I can attack my kitchen. I want to overhaul it so I feel inclined to cook and plan meals. Then the new year will be here. My goal is to get the house super clean and consolidated. I want my room to be my sanctuary. I also need to finish my certification. Blah. It is all good - just need to get a pen to paper to make some realistic plans/commitments.

There is so much to do next year, including my L's 1st birthday!! But for now, to focus on the end of 2010.

Don't have much time

But I had to post that this has been the best weekend. Friday night was my company Christmas party and it was fun, bowling and drinking are a great combination. Today was hanging with the family at MIL's with crafts and food. YUM!!!

Tomorrow is Sweetie's first half marathon. That is 13.1 miles! I am so very proud of him. Other than that I need to clean, decorate, wrap, and shop for Christmas eve.

Sweetie and I took Wednesday off to shop and had the most most most wonderful day. Shopping for two is so much fun, add a yummy lunch where we like to tip 93% and a movie and you have the perfect day. We even stopped and took my chain in that broke - they were wonderful and replaced it free of charge. This means that I am happy to have my tree necklace back on me.

OK L is crying for a bottle so I must wrap this up.

My loves

Post Santa visit wonderful dinner. Tonight was a great family night.

sore

I am sore. But it is a good sore. It is the kind of sore that makes you actually feel stronger than before the workout that caused it. I started a new workout program on Monday and am loving it so far. I also started the yoga. On Monday I did weights, Tuesday yoga, Wed rest, Thurs weights, and today will be yoga and weights. You see I am focused. First, Darkdiva wants to photograph me in a couple of weeks - she mostly deals with painted bodies - can we say "yikes". Luckily she is very talented and I trust her. Then there is the whole anniversary goal - getting close you know. But I also have another goal. You see when I hit 20 pounds lost I went to VS and got fitted and a new bra. I promised myself this treat with each 20 pounds. I only have 6 pounds to go. And boy do I need this, my bras are way too big.

Back to the anniversary - I need to decide what to plan for this one. What do you do for 13? I have a couple of ideas of places to take the family for the long weekend. I guess it is time to get a move on as I have less than a month.

And how can I not say something about this time of year. I love it! And even with me watching my weight and exercising, I still made my bourbon balls and plan to enjoy them and cookies at Christmas Eve. Tomorrow is Bug's first try at ice-skating and then the nutcracker. We also need to finish decorating and getting lights on the house. And true to form the only music played in my car is Christmas music. Yes, I am that kind of annoying mom. Bug is enjoying it, for now. I know in the not so distant future my silliness and dancing in public will become her worst nightmare. Good thing I don't embarrass easily :-) Between L's first Christmas and Bug so very into it this year, life is good.

Yes, I will end it with that - Life IS Good!