How we excercise

A friend told me the other day that she read an article somewhere stating that four year olds need 1 hour of aerobic excercise every day. We both groaned, knowing that our kids were NOT getting that much excercise. Well, I found the solution this morning...

That is the iRobot Roomba chasing the kids around the room. They had fun, and my room got cleaned at the same time. Good deal!

Foiled again

Having a conversation with my 3-year old is getting tough. Example: we were driving to dinner tonight and she commented on how many cars there were on the road...

DD: "sure are a lot of cars on the road, Mommy"
Me: "Yup"
DD: "why are there so many cars, Mommy?"
Me: "Cause it's a busy road."
DD: "why is it a busy road, Mommy?"
Me: "Cause there are a lot of cars" (at this point, I was hoping to just make this a cyclical converstion - we were quite close to our destintation)
DD: "why are there so many cars on this busy road, Mommy?"
Me: "uh." (DANG, when did she get so smart?!)

Where the Buffalo Roam

Last week, the kids and I did a road trip up to Buffalo, NY to visit Nana. Aunt Heidi was there for the week as well. It was a GREAT time.

The car ride up went quiet smoothly. We made it almost halfway there before I had to make a pit stop. Got the kids some chip snacks and got right back into the car. We were at Nana's in just about 5 1/2 hours. Heidi's flight was delayed, and Nana was at the airport waiting for her, so the kids and I stetched out the kinks in Nana's house. When we got back in the car to go out for dinner, there was no fussing - I'm still not sure how that happened! Sleeping arrangements were a treat - DS was to sleep in the packNplay, DD on the futon (not folded out). BUT, to go to sleep, DD went to Nana's waterbed, and DS laid down on the futon. So, before I went to bed each night, I had to perform "The Great Move". Hey - if it keeps them happy and in bed, I'll do it!

Monday and Tuesday we piddled around town and played out in the snow. Wednesday was "the big day" when we went to David's Bridal for Heidi to try on wedding gowns. We were there for 2 hours and the kids did GREAT! DD even tried on a few flower girl dresses - what a sport. DS lost interest pretty quick, but managed to hold out for the entire event without too many meltdowns. Thursday and Friday were more piddl'n days; and Saturday we kit the road for home. The car ride home was not as smooth as the ride up, but overall, it was pretty good. Again, we made it home in about 5 1/2 hours, with just one stop. The last hour was fairly rough, so I was REALLY glad to get home!

Daddy was waiting and VERY glad to see us all again. Next year, I think I might invest in a DVD player!

Oh, gross

Today is the first day in what feels like many weeks that I've actually been able to watch the sun rise - not because I have slept through it, though I wish I could; but because it has been gloomy and overcast in the mornings lately. Today it is glorious and sunny and the sun is rising (and shining right into my eyes). And I realized just how truely dingy my windows are. Yuck. Guess I know what household chore I'll be doing today!

Bet you thought I was going to write about a gross diaper or something, didn't you!

The Holiday Rush

Well, everything is over now. With all the hype of Christmas (I mean really - who wants to see decorations out as soon as school starts?!), sometimes I wish the event itself actually lasted longer. We had a great time at Christmas, spreading it out over three days, in fact.

Christmas Day (proper) was spent with my parents and DH's mom. We started the day with meal preparations and then dug into some presents. We took a break for some more meal dealings. Then more presents. Finally it was time to eat. Goodness! We had a deep fried whole turkey and a smoked turkey breas, garlic mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes, cheesey vegetables and stuffing. So much food!!! But, it sure was good.

A couple days later, SIL came to town and we had Christmas again with her. Including the whole big meal (leftovers, of course, but still good!)

Then New Year's Eve was spent in Philly with my family for another Christmas.

Tuesday morning, DH boarded a flight to Grand Cayman for a business trip and Thursday morning I followed him down. What a great trip! Of course, the first full day I was there I got myself good and sunburned, but it was still a lot of fun. I've never seen the Carribean before and, boy, it really is as beautiful as they say!! We're already making plans to go back ;-)

And now, here we are, starting the second day back into the daily routine. Seems like Christmas never happened (except for the piles of new toys and clothes) and the Caymans was a distant memory (except I'm starting to itch and peel from the sunburn); so I know they weren't long ago, but still.

A belated Happy Holidays to everyone. Happy New Year!