She's Pretty Close

Kayin loves her dolly!! Today were were playing around and she said "she pooped mommy, she pooped" and proceeded to go to her bedroom, get her wipes and "change" her dolly's diaper. Low and behold, when I got close enough to Kayin, it was actually her who had filled her diaper. When I asked her, she said "yup" and went straight to the bathroom. I have a feeling that over Christmas break, with a lot of positive reinforcement, Kayin will be somewhat potty-trained. Everyone tells me it won't be long now!! What a big girl!

"Trench Mouth"

That's its official name!! AKA: CANKERSORES!! I have been living on chicken broth, yogurt and jello for the last 4 days (I better have lost some weight) due to an outbreak! On Saturday night, my throat felt a little raw and thinking nothing of it, I went to bed. When I woke on Sunday morning, three cankersores had appeared in the back of my throat, one of which back by the uvula, which makes it quite impossible to swallow anything. I talked with the nurse on Monday morning and she recommended alum and water...tried it, didn't work. Next option, salt water...tried it, didn't work. So, I am now trying to use Amason by Oral B which was recommended by our nurse at school as well as the doctor. Let's hope I find some relief before the holidays cuz' this girl has to eat!!

I did it!!

Okay, so what do you think of the new page? I wish I could figure out how to change the header...font and color...not liking it so much!!

Star City Parade

I think we have come across something in Lincoln that will be another family tradition. This morning, we bundled Kayin up and went to have breakfast with Santa in the Haymarket downtown (I will have to post this at another time...they are emailin Justin the picture)!! The proceeds from the event went to the Nebraska Autism Foundation and we had a great time! Justin's manager scheduled him to open the store, then gave him a 3 1/2 hour window to spend some time with his girls. After having breakfast and watching the "choo-choo" we headed to watch the Star City Parade. Kayin had a blast watching the floats and found any "doggy" that she could...didn't matter if it was a real dog or a person in a costume! We tried to get some pictures but were limited on time since the parade started at 11:00 and Justin needed to be back to work by noon. But, without a doubt, we all had a great time!!

Trying it out....

Well, I am not as savvy as some people out there, but I am trying to customize my blog and I have no idea how...I would love to make it for the holidays...any suggestions?? How do I do it??!!

Piano Lessons Anyone??!!

It's Beginning to Look A Lot Like Christmas

Okay, okay, okay. I know I haven't blogged in awhile and there have been several of you pestering me to do so....

We finished up the decorating last weekend and I have a feeling that after the holidays I won't want to take down the trees. There is just something about white lights and trees.
This is the tree in our living room. It was "snowman" theme, however with the bigger space, we needed to add a tree downstairs so this is now our "silver" tree.Thanks to my dad's parents upgrading to their "penthouse" AKA top level apartment at Good Samaritan Village in Hastings, we inherited a beautiful piano as well as a sheet music cabinet (which I believe was my great-great grandmother's). It adorns our Nativity scene and every time Kayin walks by, she has to play a key or 10!
This is the new snowman tree downstairs. I was really wishing and hoping for a real Christmas tree this year, but Justin reminded me of how messy they can be. However, I know that next year one tradition that I would like to start with Kayin is going to a tree farm and cutting down our very own Christmas tree!Betcha' can't guess who this tree is for??!! If you look really close, you might even be able to find what Kayin calls, "Daddy's juice!"