Tough Tyler

Tyler had both his tonsils and anodes removed on Thursday. What a tough cookie he is. I didn't realize how difficult this would be on ME. Its not like he hasn't been under anesthesia before and when he said goodbye to me before heading off to surgery, he had a big ol' smile. I knew he wouldn't return with it. He was reported to be a great patient and really never cried. He was sick afterwards and we camped out at Trinity Hospital for most of the day. Finally they gave him some nausea medicine allowing him to keep down food.

At the home front, we've watched a lot of movies, made milkshakes and ate anything else cold or soft, per request. He is very cuddly, which warms my heart. I just wish he'd get to feelin' better...hopefully in time for Santa.

Tree Time

FINALLY we went to go get our tree. Its been a busy month and between work, kids stuff and this winter weather that just doesn't want to go away, we haven't squeezed gettin' a tree yet. Thankfully the temps warmed to 50 on Sunday and we trucked through the mud to get a tree. The pickins were slim, although the kids, esp. Tyler had fun! I'm happy to report that our tree is up, decorated and awaiting Santa!

Scott & Tyler begin the search!

Cassie finds a tree just her size!

Scott cuts our tree down. This is what its "all about!"

...and the boys haul her away!

Poor Cassie

Cassie got tubes put in both ears last week. Poor thang! Even though millions of kids get this done and its really minor surgery, it still makes you squeeze them extra long before sending them off to be put under anastasia! She did great, made friends with the nurses and comforted the younger patients. When they did take her back, she rode in a radio flyer wagon. I didn't have my camera for that, but it was cute and a great idea.

She rebounded quickly and was back to her ol' self in no time!

Birthday Man!

We celebrated Scott's birthday last Friday! He loves the fact I'm a month and a day older than him and teases me that "I'm old". Ha, now it's his turn! Sorry honey, you're getting old too. With winter weather and working outside and two energetic kids, you feel old, esp. when you get out of bed in the morning. We celebrated the bday bash at his fave restaurant, Texas Roadhouse. I wasn't thrilled, it was cold after all, and could of settled for staying indoors and eating soup, but its not everyday that you stud muffin hubby celebrates his birth, so I made reservations, picked the kids up early to beat the crowd and treated the Jersey family to a night out! Scott enjoyed a nice juicy steak and cold beer, while the kids consume more peanuts than a small elephant does! Happy Birthday Scott!

The boys enjoy some hot rolls!

While Cassie says "ye-haw!"

Sing A Christmas Song

Rewind or recap. Its been a busy month and I'm a bit behind. What's new?

Tyler had his Christmas program on December 1st. I've had member meetings, kids surgery prep and Santa is comin' to town...so lots to prepare for & not much time for bloggin'!

Tyler was a much better sport this year for the pre-school Christmas program. Last year, um, he never smiled, nor sang and I was wondering "I got off work early for this!" ha. This year he was not only singing, but singing LOUD and smiled the entire time. The program was short, hello they are four-year-olds after all, and it was too cute. Tyler was in the back row and kept making sure I was watching him and waved! Awe! Some day, he'll hide and act as if he doesn't know me!

The night ended with Santa coming to visit the classroom kids. Tyler patiently waited in line (unlike some other kids!) and then when Santa asked what him what his name was, he gave a full report, his full name, where he lived, what his dad did for a living. CUTE! Just so Santa would know where to find the good boy. He only asked for ONE TRANSFORMER for Christmas. I think he'll be in for a surprise.
xoxo!

Santa fell in love w/ the farm boy!

Cassie applauds the good music!

Serious look because "we are big kids mom!"