Advent is a time to be happy

I've been quite the downer when it comes to posting. I guess I just haven't been all that perky lately, things make me irritated. I've been thinking about it a lot today (I guess because the kids are both taking naps at the same time for once) and it's advent; I need to get my act together. I'm going to get more into the spirit and start being thankful. Not saying I'm not going to be grumpy, but it will pass.

I've decided to delicate some of the Christmas things to my husband, I feel too stressed to decide who is getting what and on and on. There is just too much materialism in our Christmas and I really would like to do away with that. How do you do that though when most of the family is all about that? It makes it really hard. I'm thinking of asking my Grandma to make a Mary Doll for Amelia, even if it isn't for Christmas. I can't find one and my grandma is really good at sewing I think it might be better than one I would purchase and my friend is going to take some pictures of theirs for me to send.

Our Christmas tree has been setting quite the mood, it's really lovely. Landen and I made our Advent wreath and I really like it since this is our first one. I got the Advent Calender in the mail today - it's going to be so much fun. The kids and I are going to take part in that when they wake up. One day day behind, that's okay. I found the advent wreath for my blog, that made me happy. =) I'm really looking forward to getting my Christmas Photo Cards this year to send out. They were shipped a couple of days ago so as soon as I get them and get stamps I'm going to be sending cards good and early this year. I even picked out some angels from church to pray for and send cards too. =)

Well I'm off to make some coffee, my warming mouse is only keeping my hand warm and I'm freezing! Have a great day. Be sure to enter for some adorable shoes and an awesome smart-e-bear on my review site. I have lots of holiday giveaways coming that you don't want to miss out on.

Worth the Delay

Thank you so much for all the thoughts and prayers from everyone regarding Landen. He is doing a lot better. Kurt talked to him about when you feel like that saying "I'm smarter than you pee" and even though we had both said something similar to him that didn't work, this worked. He continued to do his "I have to pee and poop" the rest of Wednesday and then a little bit on Thanksgiving but we haven't had anything since. I have heard him say "I'm smart" a few times but nothing to be alarmed about. I talked to the Doctor and nurse Friday and decided to not go forward with the voiding test (that's when they insert a catheter into is penis, shoot dye up into is cavity and then let it out) since he's acting fine. I'm not sure what was going on, but all seems to be better now. I'm still wondering if it had something to do with him being sick and maybe he wasn't fully recovered? Let's hope so!

I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving! We had a busy one, but it was nice. =)

We put our Christmas tree, lights and everything else up on Friday. It makes the house so cozy with the tree up. This year all the break able decorations are on the top; definitely a tree that looks like children live here. =) Landen and I made an advent wreath and Kurt read the blessing last night and we lit the first candle. It's lovely! This is our first year doing the advent wreath and I'm super excited about it. I also ordered an Advent Calender for the kids and everyday you get to read a little song and bible verse and hang it on the tree. I'm hoping it arrives today so we don't have to do too many catch up days.

We got a lot of snow last night; more than I enjoy. The roads are covered and it's going to be hard to get out of the drive way. Yuck! Landen has been wearing his hat, gloves and snow boots all day. He's ready for a snowball fight.

Oh and just to let everyone know, cloth diaper month is over and I have a lot of contests for Christmas related gifts coming up. One almost every single day. Check out Momma In Flip Flops2 to get in on this great stuff. =)