Oh Dear. It's 2009.

Where did December go?

I have a few New Year resolutions this year. One is to be healthy- eat better, eat less, and get my fanny to the Y. Today I did that. I worked out for an hour and it was like being with an old friend. I haven't spent time taking care of my body for over 2 years. Sure I took care of myself- went to the doctor, ate right, made sure those babies were growing, but I didn't spend time taking care of myself. I have gained some luggage that I am going to shed this year.

Another is to plan a menu for dinner for the week and get that started before going to pick up Lina or putting it in the crock pot by noon. I did that. Whewww. Keeping it simple also. Now is not the time for fancy recipes. Mondays are pasta nights. Done.

Another is to blog. I want to do this so I can print it and add it to scrapbooks and journals. I am also going to learn digital scrapbooking. I need to start my girls' memories....some day. ; )

I have a few others, but I will spare you all that.

Just an update on the 5 of us.

Bob. Wow. 2008 was NOT a good year in the real estate market at all. The last 3 months of the year were TERRIBLE. He has been a little worried and stressed. Bob is also very good at his investments and all that.....and you know how that has all gone. So financially not a good year to say the least, but he remains healthy and still has a job. We thank God for that. We are also thankful that January actually has him pretty busy.

Jenn. I needed that 2 week break from school. It was so nice to just play again and not HAVE to ge out of jammies and go somewhere. I enjoyed having Lina around all day....most of the day. She still turns into a stinker in the late afternoon. I didn't go crazy getting all Christmas decorated. We did the minimum. I did the "12 days of Christmas" with Lina and Lydia also- we did 12 things of fun about Christmas....a parade, making ornaments, painting, watching Christmas movies, making cookies, taking in sights around town...that was a lot fun. I had a friend that did the 25 days of Christmas.... maybe next year?

Lina. Big news today. We have bottom front tooth wiggles! Wow. Seems like such a big girl thing- losing teeth. School at Trinity started off great in December. That fear of the bathrooms has seemed to disappeared. Lina was an angel on Christmas Eve at church and had a line to say. She did a great job "Good news we bring you this wonderful night". She also sang in church the Wednesday before Christmas. I was being a naughty mom and waved. Very serious Lina was- never budged. : ) Lina is a smart little girl. Still loves her books and reading. She did well this Christmas and is enjoying playing with new toys.

Lydia. Oh that girl. One reason I didn't blog last month was probably due to dealing with her and going to bed. Sigh. After an hour of walking her back to her room over and over- my patience is shot. I finally figured her out though. Nap must be early and no longer than 1.5 hours and up by 2:00. It's a lot of pressure. ; ) Lyd pretty much thinks she is Ariel. If she is not wearing the pink dress, her mermaid outfit, her Ariel jammies........she is naked. Well wearing a diaper, but nothing else. Nakkie is how she refers to herself. Lyd keeps me on my toes. I have her all registered for school in August. She will go where Lina went last year for 3 days from 9-12. It will be perfect for her. Lyd's a stinker and yet a sweetheart.

Lila Joy. Getting to be an old lady. Another reason I didn't blog....ear infection that just won't go away. We just did antibiotic shots 2 weeks ago. Off to the doctor tomorrow for a re-check. I am not real optimistic since she is still waking crying 2 or 3 times a night. I did feel 3 teeth poking through tonight though. We'll see. I know the doctor is going to send us to the ENT if it is still infected. I just don't want to do tubes. Lila still a slacker developmentally with not crawling or pulling self up. She does sit up and will stand on your legs, but otherwise content to just sit or lay and play. Silly girl. I think Lila is ready to snub baby food as she is eating more and more table foods. Still loves her peas and Cheerios. I am trying to wean and that's not going to so hot. I am so very ready for that little relationship to come to an end. Hard to believe Lila will be 11 months old this month....time to start thinking about a First Birthday Party. Crazy.

Ok, so there is a little update ; ) I will post pictures of some fun doings tomorrow. I must go to bed. One resolution is to go to bed by 10:30.......it's 11:15. Ooooops. ; )