Cub Scout Christmas Party

The boys' had great days at school. Wednesday is my favorite day because I get to start it with the school at Mass. It is just great for me for many reasons, but more than anything it keeps me some what centered.
After Mass, I headed home to get some work around the house done. It never seems to end and when I got home today I realized just how much I had to get done, so I decided that I would clean out the van. In order to make it through the rest of this week (month actually) I need to be able to use my whole van. Cleaning out my van was a task and made me even sicker because I realized how badly I need to really clean it. Maybe over Christmas break that will happen.
Our Cub Scout Christmas party was tonight so I needed to go find a gingerbread house kit or 2, sugar cookies (not decorated), and decorations for the sugar cookies. I also found some things to add to the gifts I made for my den and some games that they were able to play while we waited for everyone to get to the meeting. I made lime sherbet punch and the boys' loved it. Even the moms and dads did, but the boys were who I was aiming to please. They decorated gingerbread houses and we were able to leave them on display for the school. The boys were excited about that. They also decorated cookies those they ate though. It was a party and everyone seemed to have a great time. It was a fun way to finish up 2011 with the scouts. Ready for 2012 though.
Again tonight it was home, dinner, bath and bed.

More Practice

Tuesday is a day of practice for the Thach family.
The boys' had a great day at school, but on Tuesdays we do not leave until the sun goes down. Well, at least Tuesdays in December.
They have choir practice for the Christmas Eve Mass from 3:30 until 4:30, so we hang out in the car start and sometimes finish homework. Usually eat a snack and then head into church to practice. Danny is doing really great, but he knows the songs and is used to sitting with the choir and singing. John Michael is having a hard time sitting still hopefully it will be better at Mass. He is also smitten by the 5th grade girls. He is a ladies man to say the least.
Basketball practice for John Michael starts at 5:30 so we finish homework, read, and just hang out until then. It seems crazy to go home to turn around in the driveway and drive back. I do not like to get gas that often either. Danny's basketball practice is right after John Michael's.
Brandon met me at the school today, and so after John Michael's practice he and I left and went to deliver some pictures that I had ready.
Then dinner, bath and bed! That is a common theme on practice nights.

Waiting :0)

So today was a good day but a lot of it was hurry up and wait, which is not something I do well, especially when I have 1,000 things to do. When you add in to it that I was definitely not feeling good and had a fever I was glad when it was bedtime :)
I had to cancel my session this morning because of not feeling well. It was a baby and sharing germs with a baby is not something I want to ever do. If I would not have had the fever it would have been different. Fortunately I think the mom understood. She did not want a sick baby especially this time of the year either.
The guy from S&S Appliance came to look at my new broken stove. It only took about five minutes, he basically came in and ordered the new door. It will be here in 3-5 days. I seriously hope it is closer to the 3 day mark. I really want to get it in and in 100% working order as soon as possible!
Well, we went to visit Meme for a few minutes while she was at work. The boys' love going to visit her at work, they think it is so cool she works in a hospital. They also just like going to visit Meme.

Two Week Countdown

So I was amazed that there are only 2 weeks until Christmas, while I have known and been ready for it Advent always flies by and so many people quit celebrating Christmas on the 26th, when there are in fact 12 more days of Christmas. Just a little sad tonight.

This morning we went to Mount Laurel, again my favorite little town. We went and took Amanda and Patrick's family pictures. I love that they are a family of four now. Such a great family too! Mount Laurel is perfect for family pictures, especially if you are looking for that Christmas atmosphere. Watch http://www.monicaannephotography.com/ for more on their session and Mount Laurel.

After we were done there we headed to my mom's to help her get her tree out and her stockings hung. The boys cannot wait to see what Santa puts in our stockings there too. She usually brings them with her on Christmas day. We will see what happens this year.

We had a few more errands to run and then we were headed home where the editing began. I am working as hard as possible to get done as soon as possible. I have to go get some jewel cases tomorrow because we are out and then I will be able to get some more sent out. YAY!

Well, I am off to edit a few more photographs from the party yesterday and then to bed. It is going to be a busy week, and I need to be ready for it! Know that you are all in my thoughts and prayers!

Work and Play

So today started off with me getting kicked out of the bed by John Michael. I do not know what his deal was, but he had a bad dream and came to our room. No big deal. Then he kicked me out of the bed not just once, but twice so I decided to come to the living room. I definitely do sleep on the couch as well as I do my bed. At least I was able to get some sleep though.
I had a photo shoot for a 5th birthday party today. I love events, and this one was a Princess party! Extremely cute. Watch www.monicaannephotography.com for more on the party.
After the party I came home to get Brandon and the boys and head to a Christmas party. This is our big family Christmas party and really is one of my favorite ones because I get to see family that I do not see often. It is more like a family reunion. I took my camera, but was so worn out I only took a few pictures. That made me pretty sad when we left, usually I am better than that.
We came home and Brandon and Terry fixed the downstairs shower. Even though we do not use it often, at least now we have the option again. Thank you Amy and Terry for helping out the Thach's yet again this weekend. We owe you.
Well, I am finally off to bed. I still have more I would like to do, but since I am seeing double I will go to bed. Photo shoot tomorrow morning, helping mom get her tree out, and then home to get laundry and yep...editing done. I hope that everyone is having a weekend full of many blessings.

YAY For Fridays!

So this morning I called Whirlpool first thing. I needed to know how my weekend was going to go and a lot was riding on the results of this call. I explained to the lady what the deal was. She had to go research it. She came back to tell me that we have one service call that is complimentary and that there is a 30 day cosmetic warranty. So basically, thanks for listening and getting me through this one. The service guys will be here Monday. She did say that we would probably have to wait for the part to come in, but they cannot just order it under warranty, the repair company is the only one who can do that.
I have been able to bust it and get a lot of editing done, which is something that I needed to have happen. I feel slightly overwhelmed so being able to get on schedule is nice. Hopefully I will not lose that over the weekend. Time will tell.
Tonight we had a Christmas Party we were supposed to go to, well, John Michael had a Christmas party. I thought that it was at 6, well it was at 5. I felt like worst mom of the year. He was okay a little sad, but I let him make his gingerbread house and that softened the blow. I know that everyone had a great time there, I was looking forward to helping out if needed. I seriously felt like the wicked witch. Hopefully tomorrow will go more as it is scheduled to go.

The Hidden Blessing

Yes, that is what I am looking for today, the hidden blessing that I know is here somewhere.
So my day started better than on time it was actually a little early. I got Danny up and he headed straight for the bathroom, he never got sick but was persistent that he felt like he was going to. He felt warm so I put him back in the bed. I got John Michael up next and it was the same complaint. So I called Brandon and told him we were home today. I called the school and told them we were staying here and asked them if they could get Danny's work together.
I thought I would use the time and get caught up and maybe ahead on some things that I have happening especially with all of the sessions that I have had. Well, my computer was just not cooperating so here I am still behind. It is frustrating to say the least. It seems to be better now. I sure could use Santa Claus right now.
So Brandon was super awesome and surprised me with my stove tonight. While I knew that he had gotten it as far as I knew we were still waiting on it to come in. So he got Chris to come over and help him get it in, thank you again Chris. Anyway, they were bringing it in and whether it was broken when it came out of the box or broken on the trip in the glass on the top oven door broke. The good thing is it is under warranty, but who knows if they will cover it. The glass is just for looks, so I am not sure if they can just send another piece or if I can even use it without it. All I know is I am a little sad and trying not to be. Again Santa can you hear me?
So you add these two problems to some others and I am just hoping for money in my stocking...and under the tree, and anywhere else.
Well, I am done venting and I know that there is a blessing in today. The sun did come out for a little while, which was great.
Hopefully the boys will be in bed soon! Good night to you all and know that you are in my thoughts and prayers!