Don't be a hater

I'll admit to it. I know that it's a highly controversial topic- but I feel strongly about it. Don't judge me- just because you feel differently. I just couldn't help it. I finally gave in.

I listened to Christmas music today.

And it felt amazing. Just puts a smile right on your face. There is just too much magic and joy in Christmas to last for only 1 month. Why not stretch it out? I won't play it in the home for another month or so- but in my little headphones rings some of the best sounds ever produced. I simply can't wait!!!

Moving on- last night was a momentous occasion. The first time in a long time that this has happened.

Both boys completed dinner from all of the food groups with NO complaining or fussing. I almost held my breath during the entire dinner- I was in so much shock. It seems like even on nights with favorites- someone is complaining about having to eat their vegetables, or their meat, or their potatoes, or SOMETHING.

But Ian made up for it quickly when we told him of our weekend plan to go see WALLY at the Drive In. (a movie he has talked about seeing since it was on previews) But it back fired when we didn't understand that we weren't going that night- but on Friday night. Great disappointment accompanied with the missing drama from dinner. (and I thought girls were drama...)

But the evening evolved into quiet calmness once more when we moved "Story time" outdoors and the boys got to read with dad.

Ian's nose was bothering him so I went to go get a tissue and told him that we needed to blow it. (despite the resistance that I knew was coming) He strangely was compliant and one blow- out came ........this.......

I thought you would prefer the clean version- so I washed out all the bloody boogers that were tangled in through the coil. Yes, my friends, this appears to be a spring of some sort that my son thought belonged up his nose. I'm pretty sure it's been up there for several days because he hasn't been wanting me to blow his nose. I can't believe it didn't hurt. I swear, his nostril has been enlarged. Poor guy. Well- hopefully that will be the last nose plug he tries out.

Last night I went to the rec and ran my....10. I discovered one thing. There's no way I'm going to be able to run 13.5. My legs will fall off like fall leaves from a tree. So, we'll see. My knees are just popping every time I get up and down. The stairs are brutal. Maybe this is enough torture. I miss my eliptical.