Ice Wreath

Now, for all of you living in balmy weather, this is an absurd idea (unless you hung it in your freezer ...).

BUT, for the rest of us, freezing never looked so good! I found the idea here.

There is no such thing as a Candy Cane Quota

I'm worried about our Christmas tree. It doesn't have enough candy on it.

"Hmmmm .... this tree is candy cane lacking."

Each branch needs at least 4 0r 5, no?


There. Perfect.

Cold and Flu Season

Caeden came home from school yesterday and promptly got sick all over the living room sofa. So, into the tub he went - I was a bit over-attentive, and getting on his nerves.

"Mom, I need you to leave."
"Why?"
"Just go cook something in the kitchen."

He was up in the night not feeling so hot, Claire was up (of course) and I so I am really glad we are snowed in today. No where to go. No reason to get dressed. And, hopefully, I can convince him to nap when Claire does so I can scrub the house with Clorox.

Day 9: Last year, Caeden *really* wanted this cement truck for Christmas. The look on his face when he upwrapped it was precious. Totally excited and thrilled. Genuine happiness that made us puff up with pride that we delivered on his big wish.