...this seems to be the theme since Christmas...
...I never quite have everything done, I know that most other mommas don't either, but I usually don't feel quite so overwhelmed and I need a sense of order to keep me calm or as Donnie put it to me today, "Keep Calm and Chive On." I am giving it my best shot!
We had a nice Christmas with my family, but it just wasn't the same without Donnie. I hope that we don't have to miss Christmas together as a family again, but I know that with the Army that isn't something that I should count on...I hate the thought of Donnie missing these little sleepy eyed faces on Christmas morning!
...or seeing how excited they are when
spending time with their cousins...
...or getting to do something special with Mimi& Poppy...
...missing rare moments like a white Christmas in Texas...
It was so nice to be home and be able to have a break from our routine. We were all able to relax and have fun. We spent most of our days at home, while the kids played. I think this is truly what they enjoy the most, spending time together!
We did take a day to go to the new Perot Museum of Nature and Science in Dallas. The kids loved it! There was so much for everyone to see and do! I am so glad my parents got a membership so we can go back and see some of the exhibits we didn't get too!
...before we knew it was New Year's Eve and our 10 days in Texas were over, and we were on our way back to NY...
On our stop over in Chicago the kids convinced me that they NEEDED these Chicago Bears hats! I thought it made a great Happy New Year picture for Donnie!
Go Bears!
Christmas & New Year's Eve was all rolled into one big night of fun and excitement for us! We arrived home to a couple of feet of snow (we missed two storms while we were gone), and it hasn't stopped snowing! (I swear, we have snow flurries everyday!)
...and SANTA left some presents for us at home too...
...that had to be tested out immediately...
I wish I had a picture at midnight! We rang in the new year with Donnie via skype! It was so nice to share the moment with him (at least I got to blow my love a kiss for the new year). And the best part of this year is that he will be home in 2013!!!
I couldn't send the kids back to school without taking them sledding! So on our one day to "get things done" we did what HAD to be done and spent the rest of our time sledding!
...and warming up...
Let this new year be one, where all your dreams come true,
cherish each moment that 2013 holds!
