One more day in VA

We have one more day before we fly home from VA. I can't believe how fast the time has gone. We have had a great time here, we went to the local farm and took pictures with all of their cool holiday decorations, and we went to the Air and Space museum that is in Dulles. The boys really had fun at the Imax movie we saw there, although Matthew fell asleep at the end! Matthew must be the soundest sleeper ever, because the walls were shaking the movie was so loud, and he slept right through it! We also took the boys to see Wall-e at this old theater right across from my old college that I used to go to that is really cheap. I was disappointed in the movie though, I am not much for silent films. The boys had fun though, and that is all that matters.

As for the Christmas shopping, I am almost done with all of my side of the family. Which is good, because I don't want to have to mail things back here (shipping is just so darn expensive). I need to buy my Mom a few things tomorrow and I am done! We also bought the boys some stuff online last night and so there only a few things left that I need to go buy when we get home. Now I just have to wrap everything up before our flight leaves on Tuesday. So far I have wrapped three presents, I think I better get a move on if I want to be done anytime soon. Well, I need to go finish some laundry before I hit the bed (some things never change:) )

Happy Thanksgiving!

Well, we made it though the Thanksgiving feast! My mom and I spent all morning cooking it up, and we just finished cleaning up about 30 minutes ago! With the too of us together we can really make a mess in the kitchen! The day went pretty well though, and we took the boys to the miracle of lights after we all too a well deserved nap. They loved seeing the lights, and listing to Christmas music. We also went and got McDonald's milk shakes, so good! So now I need to go hit the hay so I can get up to do some black Friday shopping in the morning. I think I am going to hit Kohl's, Old Navy, Target and Justice, before my 3:00pm hair appt. I hope I can find some good deals!

We're Here!

We finally got to my parents house Saturday night Late. The boys were so tired, but were ready to go when we walked in the door! We haven't done much so far, just hanging out at the house. The girl that lives next door has come over every day to play with the boys though, and they love that! I guess tomorrow I am going to be off to the mall to find the boys a Christmas sweater. I need to take their pictures some where for our Christmas cards. Hopefully I will have some luck tomorrow. Well, I hope to have some pictures soon.

The Charlie Brown Thanksgiving show is getting ready to come on and my mom is about done giving the boys their bath ( having a Mom that is so helpful is really nice) so I will post some more about our trip soon.

By the way.....

Brianne, I am not sure if you are reading my blog, but if you are call my parents house this weekend so we can figure out a time to see you! Well, that is if you survive your in laws :)

Getting Ready

We leave tomorrow for NOVA, this week feels like it lasted forever! I am ready to get on that airplane tomorrow. So far I have gotten the boys and I packed about 75 % of the way. Now I just need to finish packing and clean my house. The boys and I are going to go to lunch at Mc Donald's to get some energy out so they will take a nap. Hopefully I can get the floors mopped and the bathrooms cleaned while they are sleeping. My sweet husband decided to call his Dad and invite him over tonight, not sure if you understands we are leaving tomorrow for NINE days! Well, I need to get my boys dressed and loaded in the car. I will post pictures of the boys in VA soon!

Busy Week

This week is going to be a very busy one for us. I am trying to get ready to leave on Saturday for my Northern Va. Meanwhile we are still getting our rental house ready to be rented again. I want to get as much done on the other house on Tuesday and Thursday while the boys are at school. This plan leaves me getting our own house cleaned during the days the boys are home, which is not a small feat! I need to start packing our bags and making lists for who I am going to buy Christmas presents for once I get to VA. I can't believe it is time to start Christmas shopping again! So far I have only bought the boys a few things, and I need to get a move on before there is nothing left! Last year I got all of our Christmas shopping done the day after Thanksgiving, I don't think I can do that this year, but I am hoping to bring an extra empty suitcase to my parents so I can buy some stuff and bring it back. I need to get the boys Christmas pictures done too. I am at the point now where there is just not enough time to do all the things I want and need to do. I hate to feel overwhelmed, but the Holidays, at least at my house, are very busy. Well, I need to get my boys ready for bed and dinner in the oven. Tomorrow, I think I will make a list of all the stuff I need to do before I leave and hopefully that will help.

My Favorite Holiday

Most people have a favorite holiday, my boys love Christmas (as most children do), my husband's favorite is New Years (which I find quite bizarre) and mine of course is Thanksgiving. I am not sure when I made the decision that Thanksgiving was my favorite Holiday, it is just one of those things that happens and you don't even remember when. I do, however, remember why I like it so, and it isn't just the usual, you don't have to buy presents remark. I remember growing up having Thanksgiving at my Nana's house. Nana hated to cook, but she would be busy stirring butter beans and making mashed potatoes. Both of my Aunts would be there, My aunt Nancy would be dressed up and upset about something not being right. My aunt Teresa would be talking to my mom about family stuff and who was doing what. I would be playing in the house with my cousin and best friend Meaghan waiting patiently for our dinner. There was about 20 people in their small house, some of us were young and some old but we were all family. The real fun was the day after Thanksgiving, when my mom, Nancy, and Teresa would get up at 5:30am to go Black Friday shopping! Nancy would always bring everyone a sausage biscuit from Arby's, we would eat and off to the mall we would go. I really love the memories of Thanksgiving with my family, and even though, we have all gone off and had families of our own and don't have that special holiday together anymore I still want to try hard to give the same since of family and tradition that I loved so much to my boys. May we all be thankful for our families this Thanksgiving.

Sick

So I don't think it was the flu mist after all (that got Matthew sick), it seems it was all a coincidence. The good part is that Matt and I got a ton done on the rental house and it is probably about 60% done depending on if we decide all the trim needs to be painted or not. The bad part is that Jack, Matthew and myself are all sick now. I woke up this morning with a horrible stuffy nose and headache. The boys both have a bad cough and runny nose. So I am really hoping we can get better by Thursday so at least I will have that day to work on the other house while the boys are at school, I guess we will see.

Flu mist and Rental property woes

I was a firm believer before this week, that the flu shot and the flu mist could NOT get you sick, NOT anymore! I took the boys to the Dr. on Wednesday to get the flu mist and to get myself a flu shot because I had a free day during this crazy busy month. Well, about five hours after getting the shot I started having horrible aches in my legs, I felt horrible. I went to sleep and felt fine this morning so I thought all was well. Then Matthew starts having a runny nose, which they told me could be a side effect of the mist, by the time I get Matthew home from school and he is playing I look at his face and decide he looks a little red. I get the thermometer and he has a 102.3 fever! Mean while we have an empty rental property that needs to be painted, and I am supposed to meet the Nashville gas guy and someone else over their tomorrow at 8:00am. So this is not looking well, but then I think oh I am sure these side effects won't last long and we will still be able to have my MIL watch the boys this weekend. The phone rings. It is my MIL saying she is sick and won't be able to watch the boys until Saturday morning at the earliest! This day has gone from bad to worse in a hurry! So now I really do think Matthew is fine since he says he feels fine and his fever has gone down with the help of Motrin. I just hope we can get some work done on this house or the double mortgage payments will be coming.

GO VOTE!

This is going to be a historical election no matter who is elected, and every vote counts! So many people have fought and died for our freedom and Democracy, including my Nephew who is fighting for us right now! So be apart of this election and Go Vote!

Trick or Treat!

The boys had a great Halloween this year. Matthew decided he wanted to be a monkey and Jack wanted to be Spiderman. This was the first year they were not the same thing for Halloween, and of course I was a little sad but this just shows the difference in personality that these two boys have! So they had their Halloween party at school on Thursday, and got to go trick or treating in the school, which they had a blast doing. Then on Halloween, we went to our friend Melinda's house for few minutes so she could see their costumes, and then on to the real deal. They had so much fun ringing doorbells, and and saying trick or treat. It did make me a little sad to think they won't be little much longer, and need us to hold their hands going up the stairs to people's houses. Once we did our whole street we went home and they dug in to their candy immediately! I guess we are going to be on a sugar high for a while now!