Shopping and Bathtime Fun!

Well, I did manage to get a picture of the kids for the Christmas Card . . . what an ordeal!!! This morning my mom came back at 8:00 to stay with the kids while I did some "last minute" Christmas shopping (Thanks, Mom!!)! First I had to go to Sam's Club to get the Christmas Cards made, then I made a few other stops until I was at Babies-R-Us. I bought Bailey's Christmas dress, and Easter dress (the Easter dress was on sale and way to cute!!). It was a little after noon when I got home. My mom stayed and had lunch with us then Bryce (who has had loose bowels lately) had a little accident in his pants. Well, I told my mom not to bother putting clean clothing on him, I will give him a bath. Well, no 2 minutes later, he pooped on the carpet, totally gross but I felt bad for him b/c it really was a accident. (He also probably thought he was going to get beat b/c that is what happens to Cooper when she poops on the carpet!!) Anyway, I then put both kids in the tub together and they had a blast! They were splashing each other and were both laughing so hard - they made me giggle!!! Anyway, I gotta go do some laundry and tell Bryce to stop talking, lay down, and go to sleep!

Here are the pictures I tried to upload yesterday and for some reason it wouldn't let me. Bryce is mostly the problem in picture taking this year . . . he has that cheesy smile!!!

Haircut & Picture Fun

Once again it is Wednesday and I finally have the opportunity to post. Life is so hectic this time of year, however it is slowing down a bit. This past weekend wasn't too busy, we had a dinner with our Sunday School Class on Saturday night, very fun!!! Monday night I had Woman-to-Woman at church, which was enjoyable, as always!! Last night, I gave Steve and Bryce haircuts, which was interesting . . . Steve would not sit still. No really, it was Bryce!!! I have always cut Bryce's hair during the day and he doesn't really like it very much, but he does okay. Well, this time I decided to wait until evening so that Steve could play with Bailey and she wouldn't wake up in the middle of the haircut or start screaming or whatever. I just thought that would be the easiest way. Boy was I wrong!!!! Bryce screamed and wouldn't sit and was reaching up at his hair, so Steve ended up holding Bryce's head almost still while I cut! Bryce screamed, Bailey was screaming from her walker because Bryce was screaming! It was just not a good time. Then this morning I noticed a few spots that I missed with the clippers, so after Bailey was down for her nap, I stripped Bryce down and put him in the tub (the tub was empty!) and away we went again. . . only this time he did much better!!! No screaming!!!! Over the past few days I have been snapping pictures of the kids in hopes to get a good one for the Christmas Card. You can see for yourself how that is going! I would love to get one with the dog in also, but I think if I can get a good one of just the kids, I'll have to go with it - I am going to SAM'S on Friday morning, so they have to be done by then!!! Yesterday, they were doing pretty well and then Bailey crawled over my legs and tumbled onto one of Bryce's trains so her eye was a little red a puffy for a while. Hopefully Bailey wakes up happy and Bryce stays in a pleasant mood so that we can get a good picture this morning! Well, I gotta go - I need to read over my lesson for Sparks yet and get some props ready for Picture Time! Okay, sorry no pictures for now . . . I can't upload them for some reason. It says my request is being denied!?!

The last week and a half have been rediculously busy . . . I am hoping it isn't like this until Christmas!! We had a good Thanksgiving, we were with the McFeaters for lunch (Bailey took a 3 hour 20 minute nap there - an all time record and in a pack-n-play at that!!). Then for dinner we went to the Hostetter's. The plan was to leave the McFeaters around 2 to get Bryce home for a nap, but since Bailey was snoozing away Bryce didn't get a nap. He did pretty good but I can tell it is catching up with him, he is taking pretty good naps these day! Friday, I didn't join the nuts out there until later in the afternoon (instead we went to get our Christmas tree in the morning). I went to Staples to get a desk (which was an awesome deal) only to find out that I could have stayed at home and ordered it online b/c they ship it free regardless! Monday morning I had a dentist appointment and I took Bryce with me b/c he will have to go soon (new thing, they want to see children at age 1 or within 6 months of getting there first tooth - dumb but I held out til 2-1/2!). He did really good watching me and playing in the corner of the room! Tuesday, I had Lindsay but while she was at preschool my mom and I went to Hornings for some groceries. Shortly after we got home the desk that I ordered on Friday came, I couldn't wait to start putting it together but I had to wait til after lunch and Bryce and Bailey were napping. So that is what I did . . . Lindsay helped (I stayed up til 12:30 working on it and then continued this morning and I just finished now!). Then I made a big purchase on eBay . . . we got a Rainbow (a little less then a year old, newest model for a grand total of $540!!). Last night we went to my parents to check out Ryan's deer. Tonight we have AWANA, which I have to teach, so I must go and study!!

What a busy weekend!!!! Last Thursday night, we went to Walmart (all 4 of us) to get a new TV for in the basement. . . the family trips to Walmart always tend to be adventuresome. Bryce had to go to the bathroom twice! Which I don't understand, I take the kids by myself and he never has to go. Maybe it is b/c I usually move through Walmart at lightening speeds so that there isn't time for tantrums and such, but when you are TV shopping you have no other choice but to browse! Friday morning, a few of my friends from High School came over to visit! We had a great time, as always!! Saturday morning I made BBQ and Cheesy Potatoes and took it over to my mom's for Sunday lunch. Saturday night my parents came and stayed with the kids while Steve and I went to the wedding reception of a friend of mine that I used to work with. Sunday morning we had Baby Dedication at church (Bailey was dedicated). Ryan and Jena and Steve's parents and his sister, Sheila, and her son, Cole were there. Then afterwards, my family went back to my parents to eat the BBQ and potatoes that I made on Saturday! We had a good time. I took the kids home for a nap while Steve stayed and watched the football game with my dad and Ryan! Then in the evening I had Cantata practice at church and then met up with Steve and the kids at his parents for our usual Sunday night gathering there. This morning I did laundry and dealt with a grumpy Bryce (which is understandable considering the busyness of the weekend). Now here I am blogging and checking out eBay (I actually listed a few things this morning - I am a little nervous!!). Bailey is really stuffy again - Steve and I are thinking that she is allergic to Cooper! She cleared up the week that I had the Rainbow and now she is really stuffy again! Now we are thinking a Rainbow is in our near future and the dog may have to live outside come Spring!!! Enjoy the pictures! Bailey actually pushed that toy a few steps before falling to her knees!

My Big Girl!!

Bailey started pulling herself up at the sofa a few days ago, but this morning was the first that she had pulled herself up at her crib!!! Needless to say, I immediately lowered the crib to the lowest setting!!! She is also starting to resist naps b/c she sits up and still tries to pull herself up. So this morning we went to Walmart, got quite a few more Christmas gifts crossed off the list! The kids did really well. Bailey is sleeping soundly now, I hope it lasts - yesterday she took 3 short naps and then was ready for bed early. Tonight is AWANA at church, so early to bed isn't an option!!! Well, that is all for now, I really only wanted to post this picture!!

the end of the Rainbow

Not much exciting has happened the last few days. I had to return the Rainbow! I used it one last time yesterday. Just as I finished loading it in the back of the Escape we got a phone call from the guy who is helping us finish the basement. He called to let us know he would be here in the morning. . . So yesterday I felt so good about my clean house and today he had to saw out the old windows, so there was a layer of dust everywhere!!!! I think I got most of it but it just isn't the same as being able to see the dirt trapped in the water of the Rainbow!!! What can I say I guess I am a fan of that little machine!!!! This morning I wanted to do some Christmas shopping (my mom offer to keep the kids!!). Since it was Tuesday and I had to drop off Lindsay at preschool at 9 and then pick her up at 11:30 it really didn't leave much time. So I decided to just go to the Lebanon Valley Mall . . . I had coupons for KB Toy, so I figured they would have everything I need to get most of the kids done. Well, they didn't have a single thing on my list which consists of Rescue Heroes, Little People, and Thomas!!! So at that point I didn't have enough time to run to Walmart so I ended up stopping at Big Lots, who had some pretty good deals!!! Tonight the Wolfe's stopped by and our "men" when spotting while Ky and I visited while the kids played! It was fun, it seemed like a while since we had a chance to visit.