Comments on: Messy, but Manageable

By: Sharyn

Sharyn — Mon, 29 Dec 2008 03:51:00 +0000

I really enjoyed everyone’s responses! Thanks!

By: amanda

amanda — Fri, 26 Dec 2008 07:27:52 +0000

hi! it’s cold out here, which is unusual. i live by the ocean for a reason, but this year we got dumped with snow which made me totally miss colorado. then i remembered how WA drivers act in snow, and i missed it even more. sigh. this year i bought maggie a bunch of yo gabba gabba! stuff. since she’s not mine, i didn’t feel obligated to get her anything that would make her smarter or teach her a bunch of stuff. just something fun we can both sing along to and dance to. there’s a party in my tummy, so yummy! so yummy!

By: Gan

Gan — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 22:06:06 +0000

Just saying hi!

Im on vacation in San Francisco and the weather is rainy today. But it has been sunny and in the 50’s/60’s for the most part. Just happy that we will be making it home in time to have Christmas with the kids. First flight was canceled and they said that we wouldnt be going home until the 26th. Rebooked on another carrier and are taking the red eye out of here tonight. (If all goes well.)

We got the kids a lot of little things, but the main items were a pink DS for our little girl and we got our boy his first digital camera.

Merry Christmas!

By: Alice Mullen

Alice Mullen — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 20:46:48 +0000

We all just finished with a horrible stomach flu that hit the kids, then me, then the rest of the kids. I’m obsessed with cleaning the house now. I want to be fun and make cookies or some such, but shouldn’t these guys be stressed out too? I mean isn’t it normal to tidy up for company? If they’re really expecting Santa shouldn’t they be trying not to look like lumps in a pig sty?
I tried to go all minimal this year with one well thought out gift from us and one from S for each kid. Then I got all last minute panicky imagining their faces not beaming tomorrow morning and I nickeled and dimed myself to death on stocking stuffers. And this for my kids, one of whom is still calling his underwear his xmas underwear because he got it in his stocking last year. (-A genius idea if I do say so myself since it helps fill them up.)
I hope your xmas is good and your little man appreciates everything. So glad to hear that your following up with his medical stuff as that sounds scary.

By: jennie

jennie — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 16:04:11 +0000

if you’re talking to yourself, then you’re in good company.

both of the kids asked for rock n’ roll guitars this year, and while I’m pretty sure they meant the real things, we got them Guitar Hero. Also some clip boards and note cards, cutting boards and wooden spoons, and matching bathrobes. They’ll probably like them all equally.

Weather report: currently snowing tiny baby flakes.

By: Jody

Jody — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:19:56 +0000

Hi, Darlin! Since I am home with the kid all day long, I usually feel like i’m talking to myself and then I realize that, in fact, I am! Okay…it’s getting better now that she’s getting older.
Anyway…since my child NEVER sleeps…I still have to wrap all of her presents…like tonight…and it’s now 9:15 and she’s still not asleep. Anyway, she’s gettin a gaming system too, but, it’s one of those VMotion thingys. And, some ice skates, and a few other small items. She wanted that crazy bike thing that hooks up to a game system, but since our house is way too small for that, she’s getting this one instead. She’ll probably be bored of it in a few weeks anyway! I hope you and the little dude have a great Xmas :-)

By: Nancy

Nancy — Wed, 24 Dec 2008 03:18:24 +0000

we got mack a little wooden piano, a microphone, and the wall e DVD.and some crafty arty project stuff. he’s JUST starting to get the fun of christmas. and it’s really more fun for us. I want to get us a Wii to mess with rockband and music in the basement. I think he would LOVE Wii Music. but I’m in no rush.

I want to take a nap this week. Many of them, actually.

Oh and this is me saying hi. I read your damn blog.

By: Sharyn

Sharyn — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:27:50 +0000

Ouch. I know too many folks having car troubles right now! And I’m perpetually sore from shoveling snow. Hopefully I can stretch out and limber up before using the Wii :-)

Good luck with your car, and your little ones!

By: Sonya

Sonya — Tue, 23 Dec 2008 21:12:43 +0000

Hi! The weather is pretty awful here (SE Michigan). Just managed to kill battery on car then blow major fuse when trying to jump start it. Husband has now invested 6 hours in getting replacement fuse. Kids are 2.5 and 5 mos. so not too many gift obligations yet. Keeping it light to make room for delige grandparents will send/bring. I an envious of your Wii.