In light of that I'll just let you assume we had a great Christmas (we did!) and a Happy New Year (I was in bed by 10:30).
OK, so a little more on Christmas:
My whole family was able to get together which is becoming a little more rare now that 2/3 of us have in-laws and the other 3rd lives a state away. Despite all odds, we were in one house and had a great time. Lots of gifts, eggnog, toys, dogs, naps, puzzles, and laughter.
Even though my parents were "cutting back" on the massive amount of gifts we get this year, we felt no change in their amazing generosity. Even baby 2.0 came back with a loot.
Austin got a pair of noise canceling Bose headphones. The technology in these is freakishly good at making the world go silent around you. We actually had to have a conversation about how much he wears them around the house. We would both be sitting at the kitchen table working, Austin with his headphones on, me chatting away about something for minutes until I realize he has not heard a word I was saying. It also helps to tune out toddler noise which in turn leaves me to deal with whatever ruckus the child is up to. ANYWAY, they are a great gift for a guy who studies non-stop in public but not for someone who has 1.5 kids and a tired wife.
On a different note, I started using Instagram (for the grandparents: Instagram is a iphone app that is kind of like twitter but with pictures).
I've started a new book that I'm loving.
It's called 7: An experimental mutiny against excess.
So far it's made me want to get rid of tons of stuff, stop buying tons of stuff, eat more simply, use less technology, read more, give more, and serve more. Her style of writing cracks me up and I've found myself laughing out loud many times and then in deep thought with in a few pages. In fact, I plan on starting a movement of giving seven things away for thirty days. Sounds crazy but when I think of all the stuff that we don't use and don't need, I really don't think it will be that hard.
Adelyn has been really fun lately. Unless its from 4-6 p.m or pre-nap time. A few things she does that I hope I don't forget:
- She dances any time we put music on. When I say dance, it's a stiff-legged rock from side to side.
- Attempts to say "amen" when we pray before meals and at bed time.
- She likes to clean up after herself. Part of the fun is putting all the toys back in the bin.
- She LOVES songs right now. A few topping the charts are: The Fish song, 5 Little Ducks, The Itsy Bitsy Spider, ABC's, and pretty much anything that involves movement.
- She gives the sweetest kisses.
- She learned to say "bye bye" a few days ago and now says it to anyone in public when we are leaving somewhere.
- She loves to chase Sophie around the house. You can imagine how much Sophie loves that.
A few challenges we are facing:
- Knowing when and how the heck to discipline a 18 month old.
- Dealing with the swatting/hitting she does when she's not happy about something.
- Meal time battles. These have just started a few days ago but sometimes she simply won't eat.
- Being pregnant with a go-go-go toddler. By the end of the day everything from my rib cage down aches.
Lastly, it's taken me 3 hours to finish this post. Maybe that will give you an idea of the pace of life around our house. Tonight I plan to catch up on a little blogging, start a puzzle, eat some cookies, and work on a craft project for Adelyn's room. I love the days but I also LOVE the nights around here. :)
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