2 weeks!

2 weeks, 14 days, 336 hours, 20160 minutes, 1209600 seconds...however you want to say it, it's been a long time since my last post. Unlike before when I haven't done much of anything, the past 2 weeks we have been busy!

My little sister turned 13 on the 10th. Unfortunately, they had her birthday party the same day that I was doing my first family photo. So the kids and I were only able to be there for about 30 minutes. It was a fast visit, but I'm glad she liked her gift. My parents bought her a Acer notebook for her birthday, and I bought her a lapdesk with a light to go with it. She loved it! Yay!

On the 12th, I think, we had Hubby's associate Christmas party. We opted to leave the kids with a sitter this year, unlike last year, which was a total nightmare with them there! It was so very nice to be able to enjoy the evening and not having to tell 2 toddlers to sit still, be quiet, and behave.

On the 17th, we had our MDO Christmas party. It looked like the kids had a blast. I got some pics of some of the kids. Unfortunately we had to leave Bubba at home with Daddy. He was sick and I didn't really want to deal with his "separation anxiety" during the day.

On the 18th, we had Hubby's management Christmas party. All members of management and their spouses went to eat at PPs, a local Mexican restaurant. We had a blast!

On the 21st, Monday night, we went to Sissy's friend's birthday party. The kids had so much fun, and it was nice to see Sissy interact with other kids other than the ones she goes to church. No, we don't get out much. LOL

On the 23rd, Hubby had off of work and we agreed that would be the best time for the kids to open their gifts from us. They had so much fun with all their toys, not so much enthused about the clothes though.

On Christmas Eve morning, the kids and I woke up and headed to my parents house for Christmas breakfast and presents with them, my brother, my sisters, and their families. Hubby had to work. So he didn't get to go with us. My parents always do too much for everyone, meaning the kids always get spoiled waaaay too much. I know they didn't mind though.

Christmas Eve night, the kids and I went to Hubby's A. K's house for finger foods and visiting. Hubby came out there once he got off of work and man was it entertaining. Whenever that group gets together, it's always very interesting and side splitting.

(The kids at Aunt K's)

Christmas morning we woke the kids up early and headed to Hubby's dad's house for breakfast and gifts. Santa left the kids' gifts at Papaw's house and they were more than surprised! After that, we headed to his grandparent's house for lunch and visiting. Once the kids started getting cranky, which wasn't very long after arriving, we headed home for some much needed naps. 3 hours worth to be exact!!

(Sissy with her gift from Santa..a Princess Bike!!)

Early Saturday morning, like at 3:30, I woke up to the stomach bug. Yep, I spent the next 15 minutes on the toilet, and the next hour sitting in the bathroom floor, leaned up against the bathtub, unable to move for fear of having to clean up a mess. I finally was able to crawl back in bed around 5:00, but was woken up by the kids at 7:45. Not ideal, no. So we made our way into the living room, where I then dozed on and off on the couch. (Disclaimer: Hubby's aunt LW and cousin CS have been staying with us during Christmas break, so CS was up and watched the kids while I dozed. I did NOT leave them unattended!!- Just thought I'd throw that in there.)

Saturday was also my mom's birthday and around 8:30 my sister in law calls me to let me know that they were taking my mom out to eat for lunch if I wanted to meet them....interesting since she is MY mom and they are inviting ME to lunch with them on her birthday. Anyways, since I was sick and did NOT feel like eating ANYTHING, I was unable to make it. I hate that I had to miss it though.

Sunday, I still didn't feel 100%, in fact, I barely felt 60%, so we stayed home all day, and since Hubby was off work, he took care of both the kids and I since I couldn't. Such a good man...when he wants to be. I had to run CS to a friend's house that evening and decided that I would venture on to WM for some stuff that I needed to pick up, and let Sissy spend her Christmas money on her new bedding for her new bed. She LOVES it!!

Monday, yesterday, I felt a lot better and decided to take the kids to spend the rest of their Christmas money. After shopping for 3 hours, we came home and crashed for around 2 1/2 hours!

Today, I plan on going to WM to get some stuff to make some beans and cornbread for supper and then trying to get my strength back up before our last Christmas get-together of the year on Saturday. It's my dad's family and there is always SO much food that I can't wait! Oh and Hubby has off, which makes it so much more exciting!!!

I don't plan on taking this long of a break again...for one, it's too long of a post when I have to make up for it! LOL Tomorrow is Hubby's 32nd birthday, and I hope to make him at least a cake for his birthday. He has to work though, so it will be a late dinner and cake.

Until then...