M.I.A.

Sorry I have not been a faithful blogger, but so much going on that it has just slipped my mind. plus, now that the girls are gone all day the photo opps just aren't there.

I am down to 6 weeks before Sparkle shows up. Good news, but still things to do before that. My goal is to have the dresser painted in the next few weeks and perhaps the crib up and ready to go. I have been collecting all sorts of items from friends that I will "need" for the baby as well. To date I have been just putting them all in the closet till I am ready to go through it all.

My itching has been picking up so my nights are not as full of peaceful sleep as I would like. This then puts a nap in the future of my kid less day. Good for body, but not good for To Do list.

I have a number of Christmas gifts to finish making. The goal of before Thanksgiving has come and gone. I am finished with cards and most gifts. Next come cookies :)

The week of Thanksgiving I had a few siblings come over and help me repaint the entire living room. After an entire 2 days of room prep, 3 coats of paint on all trim and 6 windows (all have 12 panes each), 2 coats on the walls and ceiling, updating all outlets from 2 prong to 3 prong, the room looks so fresh and clean. I love it. I have a few spots to touch up, but will get to it.

We have begun the Santa count down here and with A being another year older I am anxious to see if she likes Santa this year or is scared of him like last year. She does not like the fact that Cookie (our elf on a shelf) has to tell Santa when she does something naughty. I find myself pointing that out often as the day goes on by the way. We are all trying to focus a little more on the Advent season instead of the Santa season this year as well.

I will try to touch in with all of you more often and perhaps post a few photos too.