Bob Arrives

I used to make fun of Moms who made such a fuss over prissy jogging strollers. Our Bob stroller arrived yesterday. John came home early from work to welcome him into our home. As Bob came out of the box, I got nervous. This is a serious stroller for people who are serious about working out. Is that me??? We took Bob for his maiden voyage. He is half stroller and half bicycle, turns on a dime and oh-so-smooth. Megan

Christmas Traditions

Before we start our engine for the big family car trip to the Midwest, the next few weeks should be quiet. I'm hoping to spend some time introducing Lydia to the Christmas season. Though she is young this Christmas, it doesn't seem too early to start some family traditions. John and I brainstormed holiday activities we would like to do together every year and this is what we came up with:

Decorate the tree as a family

Drive around and look at Christmas lights

Watch Emit Otter's Christmas, National Lampoon's Christmas and Christmas Story

Fill stockings with little gifts in the days leading up to Christmas

Make peanut butter and Hershey kiss cookies (John's specific request)

Megan

Tears

We had a wonderful time Friday night at a Christmas party but returned home to a not-so-wonderful report from Lydia's babysitter. About five minutes after saying good-bye to us Lydia broke down into tears. Her crying did not stop until she fell asleep an hour later. Both John and I did not sleep well that night, feeling slightly guilty about having put Lydia through such anxiety. We all woke up bright and early on Saturday morning to one of the most gorgeous sunrises we have ever seen, happy to be together again. Will we be scheduling another date night? Probably not anytime soon. Megan

A Friendly Ghost

I am convinced that a ghost lives in our master bathroom. Luckily, it is a nice ghost who keeps Lydia entertained, dancing and laughing. To see Lydia , click on the link below. Megan http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yx9PLH1HcPU&feature=youtu.be

TV Junkie

Lydia loves watching TV. Almost every night before tubbie time, she gets to watch her favorite show Baby Einstein Old McDonald Had a Farm. We try to limit her TV watching to just the one show but it is not always easy. Her newest interest is the remote. I have a feeling she is looking for that power button. Megan

Warm, Soft Bread

Here in the South donut bakeries abound but it is difficult to find a place that sells good bread. Last night, the aroma of fresh baked bread filled our condo as I used my bread machine for the first time. It turned out pretty darn good! I look forward to making more homemade bread for my family. Megan

So You're the One!

Lydia and Garrett have spent much time together as Garrett's Mom is my stroller buddy. Yesterday was the first time they actually laid eyes on one another. Cuteness ensued. Megan