Sometimes....

Don't you just feel like this?

Or maybe mom asked you to smile for the camera and you ( being a  2 1/2 year old - very - small- nap - today- kind- of - day) took a swipe at the camera....hmmmm...

But wait....there is always a light at the end of the tunnel....usually when there are promises of cookies, or a special video , or maybe just mommy playing peek-a-boo.  The rebound period from grouchy -to- sunny is very quick....like maybe...4.5 seconds.

  Pretty amazing...and they thought that 7 month pregnant mommies were moody...:-)

xoxoxo

And so it begins...

I was wondering when my job as "mom" would take on a whole new meaning...like "car transport lady".  Well, that role has officially started....well...actually it started last year when I started driving Olivia 19 miles to preschool twice a week, but now the fun really begins.....otherwise known as "enrichment" activities.  hahaha!  

Olivia has wanted to take dance for a long time...but I didn't think she was ready until very recently ..and...we got a membership at our local YMCA and they offer introductory dance lessons.

Soooooo...she is now enrolled in Tap/Ballet once a week at the Y.  She friggin' loves it.  And I don't blame her.....her teacher Miss Lisa is a hoot...very patient yet firm, they get to tap their little feet to great music ( Austin Powers soundtrack at her second class) , and at the end they have "free" dancing with scarves to the soundtrack from the Little Mermaid.  Pure girly heaven....:-)

Here are some pics of her concentrating and practicing her moves...:-)

xoxoxox

Merry Merry!

We had a wonderful Christmas this year....we stayed home and celebrated with family from both sides, relaxed, and just enjoyed each other.  The kids were really into everything this year and really enjoyed both Advent and all of the other Christmas activities...

We are truly blessed.....

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!!!