-November 2: Cherub had a fever, and had to spend a day at home. My mom came over to watch him so I could get to work. John's mom took Thumbelina to school for me. I, on my way to work being distracted and frazzled, got pulled over for the first time in my life for failing to make a full stop at a stop sign. $124 later, I make full stops no matter how frazzled I am. What about a friggin' warning?! I've been driving for nearly 20 years with no traffic offenses. How's about cutting a sister a break?
--My brother and sister-in-law from Dallas and my sister, brother-in-law and their 3 children from the DC area came to town for Thanksgiving! It was the first time I got to hold our new baby nephew. So cute and so sweet as all babies are. Cherub and Thumbelina got to meet their aunts and uncles and cousins on my side and had a wonderful time. The only ones missing were my sissy, Kate and her husband, Matt and two children, Nick and Lili. Only downside to the family visit last week was that our area got hit by a snow storm and the roads were too icy to travel the 16 miles to my parents' house to see my sibs. :( They did get to our house for dinner on Wednesday, and then we went to my parents' house for Thanksgiving.
--John's brother and sister-in-law and their 5 children are moving to Chandler, AZ right after Christmas. Boo! Hiss! But, we're happy for them, since John's brother's job is based there and our sister-in-law's family is there. Thankfully, they will be here in the summer for an extended visit.
--My sister and brother-in-law, nieces and nephew are moving to Brasilia next August. Double boo! Hiss! Sometimes I wish we still lived in times where you all lived 'round each other and your kids got to play with their cousins. But I am glad for all the technological advances, vaccines and health care that make our lives longer and for the most part better!
--John's sister and brother-in-law were chosen by a birth mother to be the Mommy and Daddy for her daughter due in January. O happy day when we can officially call her our niece and all the papers have been signed and she is home with two of the finest people around. Many things can happen in the mean time, so your prayers are appreciated.
--Cherub tripped over his own two feet at school today and fell face first into a step stool. His nose is swollen, scraped and bruised and just in time for his visit with his mother tomorrow and his visit with his father the next day!
--Advent has begun and we are enjoying sharing our faith traditions with the twins. Happy Advent. everyone!
December will be wonderful. I just know it will. :)
