BRRRRRRRRRRR

Really that's all that describes this crazy-freezing weather. It is snowing and has been for 2 days. It is 7 degrees. Yikes, that is the hi for the day.
This weekend we put up the Christmas tree. Bitter sweet. Our ornaments we made last year with pics on them, some of Landon, some of Paige. It is difficult to look at his stalking hanging knowing he is not physically with us to sing songs and watch the tree lights and run around and tear it all apart. It is difficult thinking about Christmas Day and taking a tree to the cemetery..............so many inoscent children lost to soo many nasty diseases/cancers/tragic accidents.....................so many brave and strong willed parents/siblings/family member/friends trecking through the tough days that must be faced.

Paige thought since the tree was up, Santa must be coming that very night! I keep telling her 2 more weeks of school and her mind keeps comprehending 2 more days! I finally showed her on the Calendar this morning and we counted 10 more days of school...........She seriously broke out crying.............."10 days, that is too long" Poor thing. I still have no idea what I am getting her for Christmas. I did tell her the other day that maybe we could go to the dog rescue and rescue a dog and that could be her Christmas gift. She likes that idea..................I am still thinking on that one :)
I am trying to get her to understand the true meaning of Christmas........... not just presents.

Long Overdo

We had a wonderful Thanksgiving, holidays are different now and always will be, there is a peice of life missing and things will never be the same.................that said, we are happy regardless and we had a great time with my family..... My nephew is abosolutely adorable, at 2 months, starting to smile and I tried to teach him to stick his tongue out. He tried and I am sure at Christmas time, it will be a success!
Paige did great in the car, she did get bored and I heard a few times-------------"How Much Longer", BUT I can't really talk because we picked my dad up half way there and the last 4 hours, I asked him at least 3 times, "HOW MUCH LONGER!"
We also celebrated my princess neices 3rd b-day, she is a riot, such a beauty queen! AHd coffee with an old high school friend! That was tons of fun!

I went to have lunch with Paige at school yesterday, what fun! Those kindergardners are hilarious and full of life and energy! It was a good time.
Also Paige has started to make her own breakfast....................just a bowl of cereal, but still! Waht an accomplishment. I was in the shower when she got up yesterday and she came in to ask where the milk was! She had already pushed the kitchen chair over to get into the cabinet and get her cereal and a bowl, and could not find the milk in the fridge......lol! But she got it out and made herself a bowl of cereal...............did the same again this morning............Now if only she will do that on Saturday/Sunday morning and I can sleep in!