Merry Christmas

We had a wonderful day today just the four of us. We won't be able to say that for very much longer, so we'd better enjoy it for now!! Sofia woke us up at about 7:25 so that we could go and see if Santa ate his cookies and left anything for her and Henry. She was able to see that her stocking was full by the time that she rounded the stairs. She was so excited!! She got a Bratz doll from him which is what she really, really wanted! He also ate most of the cookies and carrots that she had left out for him.

After we went through Santa's gifts, she and Henry opened the presents from us. Henry got into it as he hit the last present, so lucky for him, big sister was there to help. We spent the day playing with the new toys and playing games together.

My parents will be coming tomorrow, and Justin's will be coming on Saturday. There's not much else for us to do as we sit and wait for Haakenson #5 to arrive.

Merry Christmas!!

Henry's First Haircut

Today Henry experienced the joys of being pampered! We went to a place in Rochester that was awesome called "Dude's and Diva's." Each station had its own television, and the ladies were well prepared for his attitude! It only took two suckers to get him to sit on Justin's lap, but it was a success in the end! Here is a picture where he is remotely cooperating. We got a really neat keepsake...well, $25 later anyway. Sofia also had her hair cut and has asked that we go back there when we need to get our hair cut again!

Almost break time

It would appear that I only write while I am on break, or break is nearing, but this is NOT the case. It will be soon though, as I hope that I'll have more free time once I start this whole maternity leave thing again!!

Like my students, I am hoping for a snow day tomorrow; we could always use a little more time off, and I know that I'll lose out on a few while I am on maternity leave if winter continues to be like it has been so far!

Justin is also hoping for one, for once in his life; his vacation started yesterday, and he had to bring Henry to his 18 month check-up. Our daycare mom was off today for some appts., and she called tonight to let us know that she would need to take tomorrow off as well!! He's getting a taste of what my 'vacation' days are like!! :) I'm enjoying it, but I would also enjoy being off with him tomorrow. It's always easier when we're both home. Don't ask me how we're going to handle three!!

So...enjoy the last few shopping and crazy days before the holiday, AND, most importantly, keep your fingers crossed for that SNOWDAY!!

Ballet

Here's Sofia at her first ballet recital. At first, I was bummed when we didn't get to go in and watch each week, but once we were in for the 'recital,' I figured out why moms and dads don't get to go in. Sofia spent a great deal of time waving at us, and telling her teacher that 'her legs were too tired,' but we finally got to see some dancing!! She was a natural!

Christmas Decorating

Today was a really fun day for us. We get a real tree each year, from the Lion's Club--set up by Wal-Mart--but this year, Sofia had a really fun time looking at the trees and throwing snow balls at us. Henry walked around looking at the trees and didn't get too fussy, so that was great too!

When we got home, Sofia and I started putting lights up outside; this seems to be a tradition in our house--the women doing ALL the work! :) Justin did come outside for awhile to give me some advice, which I didn't pay attention to, and he played in the snow with Sofia. I'll post some pictures here of the whole event; I'm happy to have it all done; we're saving the tree for tomorrow night.

OUCH!

My carpal tunnel has returned with this pregnancy. I was hopeful that it would stay away, and it did for much longer than in the previous two pregnancies, but it's back with a vengeance! I didn't sleep much last night, but Justin let me take a little nap while he played with the kids outside. Every time I lay down, though, it returns. With Henry, it didn't last too long, so I am hopeful this will be the case this time too. If not, I only have 4-5 weeks left if I go full-term. We'll see what happens.

Sof fell today and hit her cheek on a stool; she's got a bruise! Just in time for Christmas pictures! Perfect!

Just about T-giving Time

Well, there's lots going on in our household this week. I'm finished with school for the week--hurray! And I got adventurous and brought Henry and Sof to the library after work. This was a lot of work and might be something that we wait to do until baby arrives. We're still a few weeks out from this, but we are gearing up for it. Sofia is very excited; Henry doesn't have any idea what's in store for him, but hopefully he'll get use to it quickly. For all of our sakes!!

We're off to Westby in a few days to share the holiday with Justin's family. It will be nice to sit back and enjoy Nana's cooking!

Happy Thanksgiving!