Grayson was OUT LIKE A LIGHT on the
way home from all our Christmas morning fesitivites!
Monday, December 31, 2007
Ah, here we are... at the end of yet another year. It seems like this one has flown right by! It's been a great year, with an even greater ending-- thanks to Geoff's new job and Grayson's poop!
We had a great Christmas-- we were super busy, but I like it that way. Mom and Bob's Italian Christmas Eve party was great, as expected. It was so nice having Joe and Mattia there for event. On Sunday, we went to Northpark Mall to see the trains, Grayson's favorite! This was my first year, his second, and he had a ball. On Christmas Eve, we all went ice skating-- Surprisinly, Grayson did very well! Just as long as he held onto the wall and someone's hand, he stayed on both skates. Geoff and I were a smidge shaky at first, but it was a lot of fun (mental note-- need to do more skating in 2008.) On Christmas morning, Grayson awoke to find all the goodies he asked Santa for in his stocking. Even now, we are still trying to find a home for all the wonderful gifts they received.
So, my cousin Joe was down for the holidays (along with his mother, Peggy and mom's cousin Pat)... and happened to mention that he and his girlfriend, Claire, are going on the South Beach Diet come January 2. It got me thinking, you know... I should look into that. The next day, I sent a very happy Geoff off to Half Price Books to find the book and bring it home. Of course, this wasn't a hard task for him... :) After reading it through and talking to Joe who is a second year medical student at Univ of Chicago, about it -- we decided to give it a whirl! As of today, Geoff and I are on day 5 without bread, pasta, rice or potatoes. I can hardly believe it I don't miss it. That in and of itself is a total stinkin' miracle. Who knew? Geoff and I have some serious poundage to lose-and we are well on our way.
Geoff's last day at WAMU is Wednesday- PRAISE THE LORD! Please be praying for his transition to Argo Data. The boys are out of school until the 7th, so I'm working from home until then. That's about it for us!
Have a Happy New Year!!
Molly
We had a great Christmas-- we were super busy, but I like it that way. Mom and Bob's Italian Christmas Eve party was great, as expected. It was so nice having Joe and Mattia there for event. On Sunday, we went to Northpark Mall to see the trains, Grayson's favorite! This was my first year, his second, and he had a ball. On Christmas Eve, we all went ice skating-- Surprisinly, Grayson did very well! Just as long as he held onto the wall and someone's hand, he stayed on both skates. Geoff and I were a smidge shaky at first, but it was a lot of fun (mental note-- need to do more skating in 2008.) On Christmas morning, Grayson awoke to find all the goodies he asked Santa for in his stocking. Even now, we are still trying to find a home for all the wonderful gifts they received.
So, my cousin Joe was down for the holidays (along with his mother, Peggy and mom's cousin Pat)... and happened to mention that he and his girlfriend, Claire, are going on the South Beach Diet come January 2. It got me thinking, you know... I should look into that. The next day, I sent a very happy Geoff off to Half Price Books to find the book and bring it home. Of course, this wasn't a hard task for him... :) After reading it through and talking to Joe who is a second year medical student at Univ of Chicago, about it -- we decided to give it a whirl! As of today, Geoff and I are on day 5 without bread, pasta, rice or potatoes. I can hardly believe it I don't miss it. That in and of itself is a total stinkin' miracle. Who knew? Geoff and I have some serious poundage to lose-and we are well on our way.
Geoff's last day at WAMU is Wednesday- PRAISE THE LORD! Please be praying for his transition to Argo Data. The boys are out of school until the 7th, so I'm working from home until then. That's about it for us!
Have a Happy New Year!!
Molly
Friday, December 21, 2007
"Mommy, what do you want for Christmas?"
So we're driving home from my mom's the other day and Grayson says, matter of factly, "Mommy, what do you want for Christmas?" A little taken back by obvious genuine sentiment from my 3.5 year old, I simply replied, "Hmmm... I don't know!" Upon hearing my hesitation, he very firmly said, "Mommy, you want a train for Christmas." Thanks Grayson. I'll be sure to ask Santa for that one. This kid cracks me up.
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Welcome to our blog!
Well, I thought I'd "get with the times" and create a blog for our family. It's about stinkin' time too seeing as how everyone seems to have a blog these days. Anywho, we've got all sorts of things going on around here with the holidays coming up.
One of my favorite more recent traditions happens this Friday-- my Mom and Bob's Italian Christmas Eve party. Lots of good food, friends and fellowship. This year Bob's brother, sister-in-law and nephew are coming into town for the festivities, as are my Aunt Peggy, Cousin Joe, and Mom's Cousin, Pat. Man, I love this time of year!!
My boys are doing well! Geoff is wrapping up his work at WAMU-- can I get an "AMEN!" on that! He starts at his new company just after the new year. What a blessing-- working at WAMU has been such a challenge- some good, mostly not that great! We both are looking forward to this transition.
Grayson is successfully pooping on the potty, which for those who don't know the background is a MAJOR ANSWER to a whole lotta prayer! Thanks to his play therapist and an inordinate amount of divinely dished out patience form the Lord above have we made this far.
Graham-er, as we call him around here, is ALL OVER THE PLACE! Not walking yet, no doubt to sheer laziness, but he's a little pistol! He's the child who will eat us out of house and home.
My job is going incredibly well. I'm so blessed to have the position I do. I get to work with some truly great people, which makes doing what I do that much better.
I'll be back later to dish some more!
Molly
One of my favorite more recent traditions happens this Friday-- my Mom and Bob's Italian Christmas Eve party. Lots of good food, friends and fellowship. This year Bob's brother, sister-in-law and nephew are coming into town for the festivities, as are my Aunt Peggy, Cousin Joe, and Mom's Cousin, Pat. Man, I love this time of year!!
My boys are doing well! Geoff is wrapping up his work at WAMU-- can I get an "AMEN!" on that! He starts at his new company just after the new year. What a blessing-- working at WAMU has been such a challenge- some good, mostly not that great! We both are looking forward to this transition.
Grayson is successfully pooping on the potty, which for those who don't know the background is a MAJOR ANSWER to a whole lotta prayer! Thanks to his play therapist and an inordinate amount of divinely dished out patience form the Lord above have we made this far.
Graham-er, as we call him around here, is ALL OVER THE PLACE! Not walking yet, no doubt to sheer laziness, but he's a little pistol! He's the child who will eat us out of house and home.
My job is going incredibly well. I'm so blessed to have the position I do. I get to work with some truly great people, which makes doing what I do that much better.
I'll be back later to dish some more!
Molly
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