12/30/09
12/21/09
He knows if you've been bad or good...
Cadence believes in Santa, but up until a few days ago, she just assumed since she was so cute that she was automatically on the nice list. I think she started getting a little worried when we actually saw Santa on Friday, but it really hit home last night.
She's been acting like a little snot the past few days, and nothing seems to be making a difference. We've told her she's on the naughty list for acting like she's been, but she didn't really believe us. Last night I saw on the news (Thank you, NBC Nightly News!) something about an app for an iPhone that says whether you are naughty or nice, so I downloaded it. It asks you some questions at the beginning, and after playing with it a minute, I figured out how to rig it. I asked her if she wanted to see which list she was on, and she was absolutely devastated when it came up "Naughty." She refused to believe it, wanted to try again, and almost broke into tears when it again said Naughty. She insisted I try it because I "have been mean all day!" and was shocked that I was nice. We got Aunt Caroline to try it, and she was nice as well.
At this point Cadence stomped into the other room, almost crying, and refused to talk to anyone. I went in a few minutes later and she screamed, "I don't want to talk to you, NICE GIRL!!!" She didn't want to eat, and I finally had to get her Daddy to go talk to her so that she would come out. She moped around for a long time, telling everyone that she was on the naughty list, and was so upset.
Finally, after not eating and not talking and not being herself, I decided that maybe she had been through enough torture and we tried it again. That time it came up nice, and she was SO excited. I told her that she had to keep acting nice so she'd stay on the nice list, and she was wonderful for the rest of the night. This morning the snottiness started again, but one mention of the list and she straightened up. I'm just hoping that this still works in July!
And here are the pictures of her and Santa, and some others that are just plain cute!
She's been acting like a little snot the past few days, and nothing seems to be making a difference. We've told her she's on the naughty list for acting like she's been, but she didn't really believe us. Last night I saw on the news (Thank you, NBC Nightly News!) something about an app for an iPhone that says whether you are naughty or nice, so I downloaded it. It asks you some questions at the beginning, and after playing with it a minute, I figured out how to rig it. I asked her if she wanted to see which list she was on, and she was absolutely devastated when it came up "Naughty." She refused to believe it, wanted to try again, and almost broke into tears when it again said Naughty. She insisted I try it because I "have been mean all day!" and was shocked that I was nice. We got Aunt Caroline to try it, and she was nice as well.
At this point Cadence stomped into the other room, almost crying, and refused to talk to anyone. I went in a few minutes later and she screamed, "I don't want to talk to you, NICE GIRL!!!" She didn't want to eat, and I finally had to get her Daddy to go talk to her so that she would come out. She moped around for a long time, telling everyone that she was on the naughty list, and was so upset.
Finally, after not eating and not talking and not being herself, I decided that maybe she had been through enough torture and we tried it again. That time it came up nice, and she was SO excited. I told her that she had to keep acting nice so she'd stay on the nice list, and she was wonderful for the rest of the night. This morning the snottiness started again, but one mention of the list and she straightened up. I'm just hoping that this still works in July!
And here are the pictures of her and Santa, and some others that are just plain cute!
This is my favorite
12/17/09
Recent Happenings!
Wow! I knew it had been awhile since I posted, but not this long! I've been extremely swamped at work, and trying to take vacation time in there somewhere, and now working at the paper on Monday nights part time, and dealing with Christmas on top of that! It's been insane! So what's going on here? Let me tell you!
1) We had snow!!
Yes, you read that right! Snow! In Mississippi!! Cadence was SO excited over it, and was up at 6:45 that morning to play in it. It's just about the closest thing to a white Christmas we've ever had!
2) Christmas parties, here we come!
Cadence had her Christmas party at school on Monday, and it went great! They had a craft, played games, and of course, cupcakes! She was so excited to party, and everything looked so festive!
3) We made joyful noises!
Cadence had her Christmas program yesterday (Wednesday), and did an excellent job. The kindergarten class got to do handbells, and I was so impressed with how well they did. They also sang a ton of songs, the pastor read the Christmas story to them, and then we got to go to their room afterward to get a gift that they made for us. She looked so cute and Christmasy, and it was a wonderful way to end this part of the school year!
4)I have a side job!
I started on Monday night at the paper part time. I'm only working for the next few Monday nights, but the extra money today was really nice.
I'm finally finished with all the craziness at work, and we have a very long and hectic weekend planned. I'm sure there will be lots of pictures next week, and hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
1) We had snow!!
Yes, you read that right! Snow! In Mississippi!! Cadence was SO excited over it, and was up at 6:45 that morning to play in it. It's just about the closest thing to a white Christmas we've ever had!
2) Christmas parties, here we come!
Cadence had her Christmas party at school on Monday, and it went great! They had a craft, played games, and of course, cupcakes! She was so excited to party, and everything looked so festive!
3) We made joyful noises!
Cadence had her Christmas program yesterday (Wednesday), and did an excellent job. The kindergarten class got to do handbells, and I was so impressed with how well they did. They also sang a ton of songs, the pastor read the Christmas story to them, and then we got to go to their room afterward to get a gift that they made for us. She looked so cute and Christmasy, and it was a wonderful way to end this part of the school year!
4)I have a side job!
I started on Monday night at the paper part time. I'm only working for the next few Monday nights, but the extra money today was really nice.
I'm finally finished with all the craziness at work, and we have a very long and hectic weekend planned. I'm sure there will be lots of pictures next week, and hope everyone has a very Merry Christmas!
11/25/09
Things I'm thankful for...
I recently saw an insurance commercial that talked about how people in our country are realizing that it’s the little things that matter. The commercial said something along the lines of “we know who’s around your tv is more important than how big it is” and “meatloaf and Jenga are more fun that reservations and box seats.” I don’t know about anyone else, but I really believe that. This past year we’ve had to buckle down and watch what we spend, and this Christmas is probably going to be the cheapest one yet. However, I’m excited about it. This year will be full of homemade gifts, nights watching movies and seeing lights, and possibly, waking up at home on Christmas morning. I’ve realized that my daughter has more than she’ll ever play with at the moment, and that at 5 she really doesn’t need a Nintendo DS or and iPod Touch (both things she’s asked for.) It saddens me to think that she’s never spent a full day outside playing with sticks and dirt and building forts, or hours laying in “weeds” and making soup or necklaces or who knows what else, and hasn’t had the chance yet to ride her bike at full speed down a hill and scrape her knees to bits when she loses control.
So this year, one thing I’m thankful for is that I’ve actually realized this. I’ve realized that the things I remember most from childhood, didn’t cost a ton of money, and I want my child to have memories like that, too. I want her to remember that Mike and I spent time *with* her, not just spent money *on* her. And I want her to realize that you can have a wonderful time without spending a fortune.
A few other things that I’m thankful for this season:
So this year, one thing I’m thankful for is that I’ve actually realized this. I’ve realized that the things I remember most from childhood, didn’t cost a ton of money, and I want my child to have memories like that, too. I want her to remember that Mike and I spent time *with* her, not just spent money *on* her. And I want her to realize that you can have a wonderful time without spending a fortune.
A few other things that I’m thankful for this season:
- That my grandfather is home from the hospital and doing well after surgery
- That my cousin is home from the hospital and also doing well after surgery
- That I have a job, and that I love it
- Mike finally got to start his new job after a year and a half of waiting around, and loves it
- That my daughter is healthy and (seems to be) happy
- That the tantrums are starting to slow down some
- That she has 5 grandparents and 6 great-grandparents that love her, along with a multitude of aunts, uncles and cousins, including a brand new one!
- That I have a great relationship with my grandparents and can call them up at 8:30 in the morning to ask random cooking questions, or they can call me at 11 at night for help with a crossword puzzle.
- That Christmas lights are starting to pop up everywhere, and Christmas music is playing in all the stores
- That I get to spend tomorrow seeing family and eating wonderful food
- That I am truly blessed with wonderful family and friends
I hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving tomorrow!
11/19/09
Updates and HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
I haven’t had a chance to update since our trip this weekend, but we had such a good time! I loved seeing Kahla, Jeff, Chase and Emery, and of course loved seeing all the other family that lives around there (including Nana and Paw now, and their new house is wonderful!) I wish I could have packed all of them up with me and brought them back to Mississippi with me. Cadence loved Disney on Ice, and loved holding Baby Emery, and playing with Chase and Madison. All the kids were great together, and I’m trying to find a way to get back over there again before March!
We started on thank you cards night before last, so if you gave her a gift for her birthday, maybe you’ll get your card before her birthday next year! I wrote the thank yous (which are finished), and she signed her name. We had about 20 to do, and I think we have *maybe* half completely finished. The main reason is because she decided she had to draw elaborate pictures in them. They are very sweet, but are taking us SO long. Tonight starts night 3, and I’m hoping we’ll get them done!
Cadence also had her Thanksgiving program at school today, and she did so well! I got to see her room, and they sang some songs and recited a poem. I’ve attached a few pictures and video, and you can click on the video to go to youtube and see it a little bigger. In the video, she’s the one in the middle with the skirt, white shirt and long hair. ;) She’s getting SO big, and I almost start crying when I think of her being at “real school” next year. I’ve loved seeing her at the preschool this year, and I’m so thankful that she’s been great the past week, and is doing so well!
With "Baby Emery"
With Aunt D, Chase and Madison at Disney on Ice
Chase with his toy at Disney on Ice
Cadence totally enthralled at Disney on Ice
Her Turkey Leg hat from her program
With Mrs. Walker, her math teacher, and her best friend Casity
With Mrs. Grace, her reading teacher
Part 1 of her Thanksgiving program
Part 2 of her Thanksgiving program
We started on thank you cards night before last, so if you gave her a gift for her birthday, maybe you’ll get your card before her birthday next year! I wrote the thank yous (which are finished), and she signed her name. We had about 20 to do, and I think we have *maybe* half completely finished. The main reason is because she decided she had to draw elaborate pictures in them. They are very sweet, but are taking us SO long. Tonight starts night 3, and I’m hoping we’ll get them done!
Cadence also had her Thanksgiving program at school today, and she did so well! I got to see her room, and they sang some songs and recited a poem. I’ve attached a few pictures and video, and you can click on the video to go to youtube and see it a little bigger. In the video, she’s the one in the middle with the skirt, white shirt and long hair. ;) She’s getting SO big, and I almost start crying when I think of her being at “real school” next year. I’ve loved seeing her at the preschool this year, and I’m so thankful that she’s been great the past week, and is doing so well!
With "Baby Emery"
With Aunt D, Chase and Madison at Disney on Ice
Chase with his toy at Disney on Ice
Cadence totally enthralled at Disney on Ice
Her Turkey Leg hat from her program
With Mrs. Walker, her math teacher, and her best friend Casity
With Mrs. Grace, her reading teacher
Part 1 of her Thanksgiving program
Part 2 of her Thanksgiving program
11/8/09
Vicksburg Military Park - Part 2
The monuments at the park were absolutely stunning, and I'm sure I could have spent the entire day there with my camera. It took awhile, but this is the condensed version of the photos that were taken today.
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