The caffeinated edition returns! When you're up every two hours (on the dot!) it's the only way you make it through and remain somewhat kind.....
* Two more sleeps until Christmas! Phil and I are busy wrapping presents this afternoon as both girls nap. We're excited for Christmas morning this year - more than we have been in MANY, MANY YEARS - because we did LEGITIMATE Christmas shopping for each person. With no vacation to pay for and no baggage limits to abide by, we decided to put an exclamation point on the stressful few weeks we've had!
* The heat has been switched on! It's nice during the day (sweater weather, though), but at night it has been SO COLD! Even Dana sent me a message the other morning to agree with my temperature description. In fact, I believe she used the word "freezing"! BUSTED! Haha.
* I've become much less paranoid about having Kumari watch Jet. I mean, I still make sure she's been fed and changed and that she's asleep before walking out the door, but at least I MAKE IT OUT THE DOOR and have some quality time with Nory in the courtyard. And - IN REALLY BIG NEWS - I actually LEFT THE PREMISES the other evening to go see Christmas lights (and the water fountain!) with Phil and Nory at the nearby mall. WHOA!!!!!
* I am not returning to work until after spring break (the second week of April)!!! This marks the start of quarter four and all parties involved decided this decision was best for our family, the school, and my students. I, personally, really want to make up for the time I lost with Nory when I was in the hospital and on bed rest. She's growing up so fast and I - for my own sanity - can't handle any more mama guilt. HOORAY FOR EXTENDED LEAVE and SUPPORTIVE WORKPLACES!!!
* The other day I had a mani/pedi at the house (compliments of two of our friends!). The nails turned out AMAZING and I'm so happy to have pretty hands and feet once again. That being said, the experience slaughtered my mental health a smidgen when I was called fat and pale with hairy arms. Yep, apparently I need some exercise, waxing, and tanning! #wouldnothappeninCanada
* Tomorrow morning we are having a Christmas Eve brunch in the courtyard with other families who are here for the break. I have to think of something to bake for the gathering. My hope is to get this done tonight so that I'm not scrambling in the morning!
* Passport photos for babies are impossible. We had the same troubles with Nory but at least she was a little bulkier and stayed put a little easier. Jet's head doesn't seem to want to face the camera, nor do her eyes want to stay open. Let's hope the task gets done and a passport photo is secured soon. Otherwise, y'all better book your flights to Kuwait. #sorry
* Having a baby around Christmas time might have given Nory the impression that presents are a daily thing during the month of December. Every single day (NO JOKE!), we've had either a knock at the door with a gift delivery or we have opened our door to find presents outside. And so many people have decided to give Nory something along with Jet. Our saving grace is that at age 22 months, this daily routine should already be forgotten by Eleanor next year. FINGERS CROSSED, haha!
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| There's been a lot of this going on...... |
* The heat has been switched on! It's nice during the day (sweater weather, though), but at night it has been SO COLD! Even Dana sent me a message the other morning to agree with my temperature description. In fact, I believe she used the word "freezing"! BUSTED! Haha.
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| Patrolling the courtyard! |
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| If she wasn't buckled in here, you can bet she'd be running for the "wawa"! |
* The other day I had a mani/pedi at the house (compliments of two of our friends!). The nails turned out AMAZING and I'm so happy to have pretty hands and feet once again. That being said, the experience slaughtered my mental health a smidgen when I was called fat and pale with hairy arms. Yep, apparently I need some exercise, waxing, and tanning! #wouldnothappeninCanada
* Tomorrow morning we are having a Christmas Eve brunch in the courtyard with other families who are here for the break. I have to think of something to bake for the gathering. My hope is to get this done tonight so that I'm not scrambling in the morning!
* Passport photos for babies are impossible. We had the same troubles with Nory but at least she was a little bulkier and stayed put a little easier. Jet's head doesn't seem to want to face the camera, nor do her eyes want to stay open. Let's hope the task gets done and a passport photo is secured soon. Otherwise, y'all better book your flights to Kuwait. #sorry
* Having a baby around Christmas time might have given Nory the impression that presents are a daily thing during the month of December. Every single day (NO JOKE!), we've had either a knock at the door with a gift delivery or we have opened our door to find presents outside. And so many people have decided to give Nory something along with Jet. Our saving grace is that at age 22 months, this daily routine should already be forgotten by Eleanor next year. FINGERS CROSSED, haha!
Oh Lindsay you are such an inspiration. Here's hoping you had an amazing Christmas with your small family. Lots of love being sent your way from Romania!
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Mama and Papa C.