Cookies for Santa

Yes, it's two days before Thanksgiving and we made "cookies for Santa". We had gotten one of those chocolate chip cookies gifts in a jar, so we decided to break them out. We're a little ahead of ourselves this year already. The tree has been up for almost a week and the boys have written their letters to Santa. Needless to say the boys are a little anxious for Christmas to get here. I think they're excited to do all the fun Christmas stuff, but they also know that the sooner Christmas gets here, the sooner Daddy gets to come home.

So, the night we made cookies for Santa, Brek had a nightmare. Probably not his first nightmare, but the first that he actually shared with me. He came staggering into my room at like 2:00 in the morning and said, "Mama, I had a nightmare." I pulled back the covers so he could crawl into bed with me. He wasn't crying, just kinda whimpering and I asked him if he wanted to tell me about it. He stuck out his lower lip as he talked and said. . . . "I dreamed we made cookies for Santa, and left him three on a plate. He ate all of those, and then went into the kitchen and ate them all." At this point, he broke down into tears as I was overcome with laughter. He looked a little shocked at first (I'm assuming at my apparent disregard for his feelings) and he said, "Mama, I'm serious." The look on his face was just too much and I couldn't help but laugh some more. I assured him that we would hide the rest of the cookies from Santa. He seemed content with that and fell fast asleep.

Later when I was telling the story to Joey and we were both laughing. Brek has always been our "eater". He will eat breakfast around 7:00, then again when Bae gets up around 8:00. So, it wasn't a great surprise to me to hear that his "nightmare" involved food.

Sugar

So, this morning, the boys and I got up bright and early (Ok, so bright and early for me and Bae, normal time for Brek) got a shower, got dressed and headed to Brunswick for my monthly baby checkup.

Today was the day of my glucose test and I was not looking forward to it at all. So, I didn't eat anything after midnight (although I really wanted to), and on the way to the doctor's office had to down the sugary disgusting liquid known as glucola. For those of you that have never had the pleasure of this drink, I can only describe it as a Sunkist with three times the amount of sugar and no fizz. Yuck! I've been told several times that there are several other flavors out there including cola (disgusting) and grape (that I would try!). I've only had the pleasure of orange myself.

So, we get to the doctor and I promptly get my finger stuck, while the boys watch on. I was so surprised when the nurse announced that I'd failed. (NOT) I've failed both one hour tests with the boys, so I was not the least bit surprised this time around. So, long story short I've got to have the three hour test in three weeks. I am so looking forward to it. (Can you detect the hint of sarcasm?)

So, on the way home, I texted Joey to let him know of my results. We chatted a few minutes, but I could tell he was preoccupied and only assumed that he was really tired (he had worked the night before). So, I told him I'd let him go and call him when he woke up. During the drive home, he sent me these.





Obviously, he was not so much tired as infatuated with a new app on his iphone. He had both me and the boys rolling in our seats. Little things like this make me miss him even more than I do on a regular day (which is constantly).

So, while my blood sugar was high this morning, tonight I'm missing stealing some sugar from my sweet hubby. I'll try to partially make up for it by stealing some kisses from the boys. Brek won't be a problem, but Bae is not nor has he ever been very affectionate. Oh, well, I've put on some weight and will sit on them if need be! If that doesn't work, I've got a 1/2 gallon of old reliable! (My doctor would be so proud!)

Until next time!

October catchup and Halloween fun

Well, October turned out to be quite a whirlwind month for us. So, I'm going to try and condense a whole month of happenings into one post.

Let's see, I guess we'll start with the Callahan fair. I was there all week selling raffle tickets for our Yamaha Big Bear 250. I must say that on Day 1, I was reeling with all the smells of food at the fair. Everything smelled so appetizing, which was quite a feat considering how sick I've been. However, by day three I was sick of smelling fair food. However, I did discover my "go-to" treat of choice. A wedding cake snowcone. What is this? Well, a snocone that's flavored like buttercream frosting. Can you say heavenly??? It was delicious!! And, as I was assured that it was both calorie and sugar-free, I don't mind telling you that I indulged in one every night!! The boys came with their cousins and grandparents to the fair on Wednesday night. They were excited to see all the animals and ride the rides. Bae is actually tall enough now to ride some of the bigger rides like the Sea Dragon, so he was over the moon about that! All of the kids got their faces painted before they left and the boys were sufficiently hopped up on sugar by the time I wrapped up my night and picked them up. Ahh, nothing like the fair being in town!




My little sister's birthday is on October 31st, so we celebrated her birthday the day before going trick or treating. She turned 16, which even as I'm typing blows my mind. I still remember her being two and holding out her bottle and saying, "I want pink mikkaonit." In translation, means "Hey, if you could get me some strawberry nesquick that would be great!"



So, on Saturday, we had our annual Fall Festival at church which was western themed this year. Last year, my mom had bought the boys a western ensemble for Christmas, and this is the first time they've actually worn it. Luckily before they grew out of the shirts, though Bae's wranglers were already too short, so we substituted some "regular" jeans. They happily sported their cowboy boots until Bae's started rubbing a blister on his foot, then he was ready to go! Their cousin Wesley joined them at the festival and here they all are striking a pose for the camera. (I think Brek thinks he's at a GQ photo shoot!)


Finally, the time had arrived that they had been waiting for: Trick-Or-Treating!! Their cousins came up from Florida and Wesley joined us too. Caitlyn and Ashlyn (16 & 14) came along for the ride and though they were too cool to actually trick or treat themselves, they did swipe some candy from several bags!

Bae was Spiderman.


Brek was a lion.


I'd also like to add, that while the festivities at the Fall Festival and trick or treating were going on, Tebow and his Gators were wiping the ground with those Georgia Bulldogs! I happen to be a Florida Gator, originally just by marriage, now undoubtedly by choice. Joey was sending me text updates while we were going door to door. When I got the final score update, I walked over to the truck where my mother-in-law and aunt were riding and relayed the score to them. The kids were loading up onto the trailer and Bae said, "We won! Yay!" Wesley looked at Bae and said, "You like the Florida Gators????" Bae said, "Yeah!!!" Wesley didn't say anything else, but gave him a look that said, we're no longer friends. :)

Oh well, we still love our Georgia Bulldog friends, anyway! We've grown accustomed to the fact that there is one certain day a year that we're not allowed to speak to one another (as we're mortal enemies for that day), and we're ok with that arrangement. Hey, it makes it alot more fun when everyone can laugh and be good sports! We try not to rub it in too much when the Gators win (OK,OK, I said TRY!) and we can totally handle it when the Georgia Bulldogs beat us! (I guess we do still have a bit of an advantage since we have, what, once every ten years to prepare for that!) Just Kidding!

Oh, also, Bae started guitar lessons this month. He's only had two lessons, but he's so excited. He really wants an electric guitar, but he can learn on this one first! :)


Ok, I think that's sufficient catchup for October. We're already halfway through November now. Tomorrow I go for my gestational diabetes test, which I am really not looking forward to, but anywhoo. I've still been sick off and on, but all in all, the pregnancy has been moving right along pretty uneventfully. God has truly blessed my little family and I pray that he continues to do so. Now if Joey could just come home for good, we'd be set. Praying for that daily!



Shelby has grown quite a bit too! Here's her most recent photo after a dip in the pond!