It's Christmas Time

Well here we go...It's Christmas season once again. However, this year we get to appreciate all that the season is about...including FREEZING temperatures. We went out to face the crowds today at the mall and came home with presents for Carson, a 7 foot tree, and a little star to go on top.
Since the tree was already lit, I decided to put up a few lights outside. What do you think? It's fun to decorate you own house!

Executive Decision

I have made a decision. It was not a difficult one to make as far as decisions go. I seem to struggle at making decisions... I think it is a commitment problem. The point is I have made an executive decision (meaning Curtis doesn't know yet).
After living in Las Vegas for several years I figured we would have to do some adjusting to the weather in New England. I certainly experienced cold weather while living in Utah. BUT!!! This cold is totally different. It is a new kind of cold. This is VERY COLD.
So one day (as soon as Curtis finishes residency) we will be moving... south. I don't care where...just south of here. Somewhere warmer... with fewer leaves... and turning lanes, I miss turning lanes.
Now that the VERY COLD weather has begun (because it is only November) and I have had a taste of winter in the northeast I will think different thoughts when I see the geese flying south.
Instead of "Oh, they are leaving" it will be "Wait! take me with you... don't leave me here!!
There is an old saying about rats and sinking ships... I think that should also apply to birds flying south for the winter :)

Ode to bum pants

since everyone thought the bum pants were so funny. Here is another laugh

"Hate" is such a strong word

I am starting to come to terms with Massachusetts, and all its leaves and rainy days. The rain hasn't been to bad yet. I am dealing with it in a healthy manner. BUT!! the leaves are another matter entirely. We (smart people that we are) bought a lovely home with a huge yard and 6 large maple trees. Since our previous home had absolutely nothing green we were excited to have such a "nice" yard.
Last week we bought a leaf blower... we should have bought a chain saw.
After 2 weeks of picking up leaves we have a grand total of 25 bags. 25!!! And there is still more in the trees.

Carson and neighbor standing by the bags

Carson.... your Mom is an idiot

There are times when we parents do... or say things that are bound to have LASTING negative effects on our children.
(no. I did not buy him "bum-hole" pants)

Today Carson was watching himself in the mirror when he asked me about the words on his shirt. He was seeing the letters in the mirror and noticed that they were mirror image, and thus not familiar to him.
Carson: Mom, what are these letters? are they backwards?
Me: Well ... no. Those are the letters on your shirt reflecting off the mirror. They look different because they are a mirror image.
Carson: what is mirror-image?
Me (thinking of a way to explain that does not involve refracting light and other non-3year old words) : Well... its um... inside out.
Carson: Oh. So mirror-image is like inside out. ok

I am so sorry Carson. I know that one is going to come back to bite me one day.

Halloween

Halloween was very calm for us this year. We only attended one party. :(
But the good news is that we carved pumpkins! yeah!

This is what Carson looked like when we actually went trick-or-treating. If you cant tell, he is a Clone (star wars) that also wears a "super-Carson" cape.

Oooooo spooky

Curious?

Just because I know you are curious about our Halloween costumes I have one quick picture to share. No, Curtis and I did not dress up this year. My "Captain Underpants" outfit was in the wash. :)