Each day, it seems, I get a new email or text from a friend or family member detailing all the fun stuff they’re doing. I’m so thrilled for them, but a bit bummed for us. We are still stranded at home, sick, and with some grouchies. Its sad, but its ok. I’m coming to terms with it. We went straight from Brady working, to ten hours in the van, two days visiting a new place, and ten hours back home. It was great, but busy. The kids were incredibly overtired. It seemed like the moment we got home, we rushed out the door again to run a decently busy schedule on Christmas Eve. It was lots in a short period of time, and I think thats what hit us the hardest. Its not a secret that our little family doesn’t usually do lots and lots each day, and I think a few home days will do us good. Dekker is considerably less snotty today, but is still pretty grumpy. Brady and I are definitely on the mend, and Laela seems to still be in good shape. Knock on wood she isn’t just a few days behind. It would be ideal if it didn’t hit her this time around!
Our plan for tomorrow was to have an early supper before heading to the city for a special dessert and then driving around to enjoy the self guided Christmas light tour. Anyone who has already gone, please tell us the hot spots! Last year, we did the same evening and it was so much fun! This year, the kids will be able to see out of the vehicle a bit easier, and Laela will be more entertained and less asleep. However, last year we did Moxies for white chocolate brownie. With the way Dekker is feeling, I don’t want to push it and try to hit up a nice place, so if we can actually surface and get to the city, we decided to go to Jerrys instead. They have the most delicious ice cream, and I LOVE their milkshakes! Plus, I’m less self conscious if the kids get noisy at a place like Jerrys, so thats always helpful. Less fancy, but still yummy, and kid friendly.
So maybe by tomorrow, I’ll actually have a story to share about something we did! Not today, but I’ll give you a cute little story about the kids anyway, before signing off for the evening.
We got Dekker a camera for Christmas. Just a VTech one. I was hoping to find one that would actually take pictures that would show up on the back, and that would maybe hold like ten pictures at a time. I’m not picky. But the one I found was $35 I think, and it holds up to 800!!! No, the quality isn’t exactly meant for developing, but Dekker doesn’t care. He LOVES the thing! He’s getting the hang of actually looking through the viewfinders (there are two!!! lol!) and lining up his shot, and today, he discovered how to look back through the pictures he has already taken. At one point this evening, Laela was playing on the floor and Dekker was on the couch scanning through his pictures when he got up and beetled over to her with his camera. He started to talk to her in the squeaky high voice he often uses when talking to her, and he pointed to the screen, saying “Thats you, Laela!” He went on to show her pictures of mommy, daddy, and the “orments” on the tree, all in his adorable baby-talk voice. Laela giggled and was really into it the entire time too. I love those kids.
And I cannot wait to add another one to the mix! I’m coming up on 31 weeks, and this Sunday, sick or not, we’re going in to UC-Baby to see our latest morsel and get just a little bit more acquainted.
On that note, my loving and doting husband is cooking for me. Basa filets, and broccoli mix with cheese sauce. I’m sooo ready for that! Time to eat!