Happy 7!

Today my oldest child turns 7.  I can't believe it.  Why are the years going by so fast?  I remember finding out I was pregnant, going through the pregnancy, giving birth and holding that tiny newborn in my arms as if it were yesterday.  Now he's a big boy in 1st grade, reading, writing and solving basic math problems.  I went to a parent/teacher conference last week and was told how wonderful he is doing in class and is above average in reading and math.  I'm amazed at this boy.  He does give us some minor challenges at times but it's nothing we can't work out.  He's a great kid and I'm so lucky to be his mom. 

Unfortunately he had to go to school today and this is the first birthday he's had away from me but when he gets home we will celebrate.  My husband took off work and met him at the school for lunch.  He'll be sharing cupcakes with his classmates too.  He picked out what he wants for dinner and then we'll have cake and he can open presents.  He's already spent the money is grandpa and his nanny gave him.  We celebrated on Saturday at a local amusement park.  It was cold but they have it all set up for Christmas. 

I love this boy!

It's Not Winter Yet But It's COLD Outside

Right now my thermostat reads 27 degrees.  As soon as I stepped outside today my hands immediately froze.  I'm not a fan of this weather.  Not at all.  According to the calendar it's not winter yet but it sure feels like it and it's only going to get colder.

Yes, I love this cartoon.  It explains how I feel.  I love the summer and I even love spring and autumn ... but not winter.  I will say, I love being able to wear jeans and a long sleeve comfortable shirt and sip on a hot drink to stay warm.  But I'll quickly exchange all of that for a chance to get back into my shorts, tank tops, flip flops and the warm air.  Oh how I already long for springtime. 

As my daughter and I returned this morning from putting my son on the school bus she said, "I don't like the cold I like the warm."  Smart girl! 

At least we know when the cold weather arrives it means it won't be long before the Christmas season starts.  It seems in a lot of places it has already started.  Some people have started to decorate, you see all the Christmas displays in all the stores and Christmas music is playing on the radio.  I used to complain about the rush of the season.  I mean, we just finished Halloween and I haven't even eaten my turkey on Thanksgiving yet.  It used to bother me so much that everyone wanted to get the holiday started early because it wasn't long before I'd become sick of it.  But this year I'm planning to have a different attitude. 

I mean, what is so wrong with getting an early start on celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior?  It seems as though Christmas comes and goes too quickly anyway.  So I'm going to take the time and enjoy it for as long as possible and it's already started in this house. 

We haven't decorated yet and probably won't until the day after Thanksgiving, as we always do, but we're already listening to Christmas music and have started shopping for presents.  My husband has planned the days he is taking off in the month of December, because he can't carry them over to the next year and he has so much to use.  My favorite part of December is that he's home A LOT with us. 

But of course, as excited as I'm getting for Christmas I have to remember that Thanksgiving is next week and I need to get ready to cook a big meal for my parents.  Also, my son's 7th birthday is next week too.  Yeah, aside from the bitter cold weather this is a really great time of year.  I'm excited for what's to come. 

I'm also excited to participate in a 25 Days of Christmas idea Sandra from The Diary Of A Stay At Home Mom came up with.  I'm always looking for different ideas when it comes to what to add on my blog. 

So that's about it for now.  Stay warm, friends!