Thursday, December 20, 2007
Preparing for the Holidays
Preparing for the Holidays
The beginning of December we got to take a trip to Uncle Dan's & Aunt
Terri's to see Grandmom for her birthday we also got to visit
with Chrissy, Mike and the kids, and Aunt Donna & Uncle Buddy to.
We were happy to visit with everyone and catch up a little bit. Well
preparing for the holidays was simple at the end of November, and
for once I thought I'd actually be finished shopping way before now but
it appears that it's not so. All 3 boys have come down with the seasonal
cold and Paulie is at the beginning of getting over the RSV virus that most
babies do get during winter but it also means being careful about
going out in crowds & making sure when doing a group party that nobody
else has a cold that could be passed on because, RSV could
become dangerous if not treated properly. Paulie has been
coughing with a fever and he's also not his normal happy self.
We're hoping that changes very soon
especially with Christmas coming next week. Well the
boys have been very excited for Santa to come and using the
saying Santa's watching!
does help as far as disciplining so I don't know what Im
going to use when Christmas is over. But, Sean has celebrated with
a pinata at school, Rich dressing up as Santa and his class did a
christmas caroling show the last day of school before break which
was last week. Rich enjoyed
playing Santa, he thought Sean had no idea that it was him. But
when we brought Sean home that day he said Mommy, Santa's
voice sounded just like Richie's and he also wears the same shoes
Rich does when he goes to work on Dan's house, lol. Of course I had
to turn my back and laugh he doesn't miss a thing! We explained that
it was just a coincidince but we were thinking it was his way of telling us
he knew that Rich played Santa that day. Although we did take the
boys to Feeney's Nursery tonight
to see Santa there to. It's this cute little store and
plant nursery that has Santa come and you bring your own
camera and take pictures. Which I
like better anyway. First we sat Paulie down but he didnt
realize who's lap he was on then Sean stepped in next to him
and Colin just screamed
when we got up close. Once Paulie saw me taking the
pictures and Colin on Rich's lap he turned his head to see
who's lap he was on and that's when
he lost it! lol Santa pictures always have one crying until they're a
little older but we enjoyed taking funny pictures and walking
around the store to see all
the nice Christmas trees they have decorated and all the
nice ornaments
they sell there. We did have a nice night together! As far as finishing
shopping I got to go out Tuesday night and get a little more done.
I'm almost completely finished just a few more things to do which
Im hoping will be done over the weekend. Year after Year I find it to
be a struggle of coming up with new ideas of getting what for
which person. Sometimes I find
myself buying just to buy because Im running out of ideas. Christmas has
become the time of year when the store owners get filthy rich really quick
by buying things that the receiver doesn't really need or want. haha and I
didnt even really think of it until today when talking to Chrissy.
It is bizarre if you think about it. But i'm still excited about being with
family and watching everyone open gifts. This holiday Sean & Colin are a
little older
where they will know what they're opening and I think they're going to be
super excited about getting some presents on their list. They started
getting into the holiday spirit by making christmas cookies with both
MomMom's. I also love Christmas movies so they've been into
watching some of those to. We decorated our tree the week after
Thanksgiving and that was also a fun family activity. As it is getting
closer to Christmas Im excited to
keep up with our traditional plans for the holidays and I always
do miss seeing the decorations and the lights when its all over. But
at least the craziness of shopping and spending will be over with. I
hope you all have a
beautiful christmas and a blessed new years! Best wishes of
Happiness & Healthiness to all!
Terri's to see Grandmom for her birthday we also got to visit
with Chrissy, Mike and the kids, and Aunt Donna & Uncle Buddy to.
We were happy to visit with everyone and catch up a little bit. Well
preparing for the holidays was simple at the end of November, and
for once I thought I'd actually be finished shopping way before now but
it appears that it's not so. All 3 boys have come down with the seasonal
cold and Paulie is at the beginning of getting over the RSV virus that most
babies do get during winter but it also means being careful about
going out in crowds & making sure when doing a group party that nobody
else has a cold that could be passed on because, RSV could
become dangerous if not treated properly. Paulie has been
coughing with a fever and he's also not his normal happy self.
We're hoping that changes very soon
especially with Christmas coming next week. Well the
boys have been very excited for Santa to come and using the
saying Santa's watching!
does help as far as disciplining so I don't know what Im
going to use when Christmas is over. But, Sean has celebrated with
a pinata at school, Rich dressing up as Santa and his class did a
christmas caroling show the last day of school before break which
was last week. Rich enjoyed
playing Santa, he thought Sean had no idea that it was him. But
when we brought Sean home that day he said Mommy, Santa's
voice sounded just like Richie's and he also wears the same shoes
Rich does when he goes to work on Dan's house, lol. Of course I had
to turn my back and laugh he doesn't miss a thing! We explained that
it was just a coincidince but we were thinking it was his way of telling us
he knew that Rich played Santa that day. Although we did take the
boys to Feeney's Nursery tonight
to see Santa there to. It's this cute little store and
plant nursery that has Santa come and you bring your own
camera and take pictures. Which I
like better anyway. First we sat Paulie down but he didnt
realize who's lap he was on then Sean stepped in next to him
and Colin just screamed
when we got up close. Once Paulie saw me taking the
pictures and Colin on Rich's lap he turned his head to see
who's lap he was on and that's when
he lost it! lol Santa pictures always have one crying until they're a
little older but we enjoyed taking funny pictures and walking
around the store to see all
the nice Christmas trees they have decorated and all the
nice ornaments
they sell there. We did have a nice night together! As far as finishing
shopping I got to go out Tuesday night and get a little more done.
I'm almost completely finished just a few more things to do which
Im hoping will be done over the weekend. Year after Year I find it to
be a struggle of coming up with new ideas of getting what for
which person. Sometimes I find
myself buying just to buy because Im running out of ideas. Christmas has
become the time of year when the store owners get filthy rich really quick
by buying things that the receiver doesn't really need or want. haha and I
didnt even really think of it until today when talking to Chrissy.
It is bizarre if you think about it. But i'm still excited about being with
family and watching everyone open gifts. This holiday Sean & Colin are a
little older
where they will know what they're opening and I think they're going to be
super excited about getting some presents on their list. They started
getting into the holiday spirit by making christmas cookies with both
MomMom's. I also love Christmas movies so they've been into
watching some of those to. We decorated our tree the week after
Thanksgiving and that was also a fun family activity. As it is getting
closer to Christmas Im excited to
keep up with our traditional plans for the holidays and I always
do miss seeing the decorations and the lights when its all over. But
at least the craziness of shopping and spending will be over with. I
hope you all have a
beautiful christmas and a blessed new years! Best wishes of
Happiness & Healthiness to all!
Friday, November 23, 2007
Thanksgiving 07
Our Thanksgiving was great. We started off our day going to Mom & Dad Fell's house. We had appetizers first; cheese bread, fruit with banana cream dip, veggies, and (my favorite) celery with peanut butter in the middle! In the mean time Pop Fell took Colin to the creek and had him playing outside. Paulie was inside with us playing on the floor, making some funny faces and dancing when a commercial with music came on. When dinner was ready Mom Fell must have gotten Colin 5 drinks before we started our dinner he wanted soda, juice, milk then chocolate milk he kept getting mad every time she brought something different. Once we got him settled we all dug in and everything was delicious. We had turkey, mashed potatoes, corn, broccoli, sweet potatoes, cranberry sauce, and sucatash. I enjoy having the immediate family at Mom & Dad Fell's our Thanksgiving was really nice and intimate. After being completely stuffed Mom & I cleaned up the kitchen while the guys watched a little football. You'll see a picture of Kevin on my slideshow sleeping when Richie noticed he was dead asleep he said "Oh wow I didn't know Uncle Buddy came to dinner this year" so Rich wanted me put the caption "Uncle Buddy Jr" under Kev's picture he thought it'd be funny but, the new slideshow website Im using doesn't have the caption option. I told Rich if Aunt Donna gets upset she's coming after you!! haha
After we relaxed and watched some football we headed out to my Aunt Sue's for dessert and also to sing Happy Birthday to my Mom-mom. (Hope you had a great birthday Mommom!) I was really happy to see my Uncle Rich, he was in the hospital this week but we were all glad that he was healthy enough to come home and enjoy the holiday with us. We had dream cake which is a vanilla cake made from scratch, it's my great grandmother's recipe and has been in the family for years. We also enjoyed some strawberry shortcake, and pumpkin pie. We then showed everybody the e-mail with the kids' faces on the elves bodies. It's so funny to see. I'm pretty sure I sent it out to everyone if you didn't get it, it said Sean,Col&Paul xmas picture on the subject line I can resend it to anyone that hasn't seen it. Rich's cousin Jen sent it to me with her family's faces on the elves it was a great idea Jen, thanks for sending it!
We are looking forward to visiting Grandmom Pagnotta this Saturday (12/1) to celebrate her belated birthday. We haven't been to Uncle Danny's in a while so we're excited to go and spend the day there, hopefully we'll get to see Uncle Dan & Aunt Terri to. We all had a wonderful holiday, I hope you all did to. Now it is officially time to start shopping! Im actually half way done and it's not even December yet this is definitely a first for me but, I really want to be able to relax and enjoy the holiday season this year besides it's not easy shopping with 3 kids. I'm hoping that we get the chance to spend time with all of you during the holidays!
After we relaxed and watched some football we headed out to my Aunt Sue's for dessert and also to sing Happy Birthday to my Mom-mom. (Hope you had a great birthday Mommom!) I was really happy to see my Uncle Rich, he was in the hospital this week but we were all glad that he was healthy enough to come home and enjoy the holiday with us. We had dream cake which is a vanilla cake made from scratch, it's my great grandmother's recipe and has been in the family for years. We also enjoyed some strawberry shortcake, and pumpkin pie. We then showed everybody the e-mail with the kids' faces on the elves bodies. It's so funny to see. I'm pretty sure I sent it out to everyone if you didn't get it, it said Sean,Col&Paul xmas picture on the subject line I can resend it to anyone that hasn't seen it. Rich's cousin Jen sent it to me with her family's faces on the elves it was a great idea Jen, thanks for sending it!
We are looking forward to visiting Grandmom Pagnotta this Saturday (12/1) to celebrate her belated birthday. We haven't been to Uncle Danny's in a while so we're excited to go and spend the day there, hopefully we'll get to see Uncle Dan & Aunt Terri to. We all had a wonderful holiday, I hope you all did to. Now it is officially time to start shopping! Im actually half way done and it's not even December yet this is definitely a first for me but, I really want to be able to relax and enjoy the holiday season this year besides it's not easy shopping with 3 kids. I'm hoping that we get the chance to spend time with all of you during the holidays!
Tuesday, November 20, 2007
November
So we started off November with Sean's last soccer game of the fall season. I actually got the game on video for anyone who wants to see it. He scored his usual 3 goals. This time after scoring the 3rd goal he got pushed to the ground by one of the kids on the other team. He came off the field and I asked Sean why he didn't push him back! I was so mad. haha Well kids will be kids. At the end of the game they got snack and trophies. I was sad that soccer was over but Sean will be playing Indoor Soccer in January/February.
He's doing fine with preschool. He has gotten a lot better with writing his name. He was writing his name all in caps and his teacher wanted him to write the e, a, n in lower case. It took some practice but now he's doing much better. He still puts up a fight about going to school sometimes. Last week he faked a stomach ache so he could stay home an hour after I told him he didn't have to go to school he was up running around with Colin. So needless to say he got one over on me but I'll look out for it next time! lol He will be singing Christmas carols at school before he breaks for Christmas and Rich will be playing the school Santa this year! Hopefully Sean won't realize it's him I am a little worried that he'll notice Sean doesn't miss a thing. Unfortunately at school they will only have Santa and a photographer so I won't get to see Rich's Santa performance. I laugh every time I think of it! But I figured it will be one of the many good memories for Rich to have of the boys' childhood.
Colin & Paulie are doing pretty good to. Colin just keeps growing & growing. He isn't to happy that he can't be outside as much but I understand it's not fun having to be inside all the time now. He is going on the potty once a day now which is great. Im not forcing him into it because I tried that last time and it got me no where. I just let them go at their own pace and when he's completely ready he'll cooperate better anyway. We make a fuss over him when he's on the potty to try and make him want to use the bathroom more instead of needing a diaper change. He is talking so much now! He says some things in sentences and the words that he's just learning he doesn't use in sentences as much but he's getting better and better. We are trying to minimize some of the bad words he says as all kids say a curse word or two at some point. What's bad is we laugh at him sometimes which I know is the worst thing a parent could do and we really have gotten it under control. But its not only curse words him & Sean's new favorite is fatty, I asked Colin for a bite of his donut a few weeks ago and he responded with "no fatty". Im not sure where he even picked that up but I know it's just a phase. Anyways, Colin will also be playing Indoor Soccer this year with Sean Im not sure that they'll be on the same team because Sean already played in the fall. Im thrilled that the boys are going to be involved in sports again I love watching them play. Besides the fact it gets them out of the house twice a week!
Paulie is such a great baby. He is teething right now so he's been a little more cranky then usual. But he is getting so big and his personality is really starting to come out a lot now. He sits up and plays with toys and recognizes which ones he likes. If one of the boys take a toy off him he bursts into tears. This morning after Sean got home from school. Him and Colin had their plastic guns out shooting at each other and I hear Seany screaming AHHH at Colin and shortly after I hear Paulie screaming I look over to see what the noise is about and Paulie is half hanging off the couch clenched onto Sean's arm screaming just like Sean is and laughing in between I just started cracking up and thought to myself Paulie is so young to be catching on to what his brothers are doing and repeating it. It was kind of cute that they were all playing together like that. Usually its just Sean and Colin doing things together and I sit with Paulie and put his toys around him. As hard as it is to have them so close together in age it is neat to see them all having the same interest and wanting to play the same things together. Although Seany & Colin are at the age that they fight a lot about everything who sits where, who has which sippy cup, and who gets to do what first. I do spend a lot of time playing referee but when they do play nice its great.
This past weekend we celebrated Giovanna's 2nd birthday (my best friend Linda's daughter) we had a good time and Linda was a great hostess as usual. I can't believe how much time has passed I remember going to see her for the first time when she was just born. Gi was sitting so cute with her cake at the table sticking her fingers in her cake and as soon as we all started singing Happy Birthday she bursted into tears and wanted to leave her cake table! The kids had a good time and it was nice to be with the girls and spend Giovanna's birthday with her. Earlier in the month we celebrated Mom Fell's birthday we had dinner & cake and had a quiet & relaxing night. I hope Mom Fell & Giovanna had good birthdays!
Well the holidays are approaching quickly I can't believe Thanksgiving is this week, it's crazy! We will be keeping our holiday tradition the same we will be going to Mom & Dad Fell's for dinner and this year we will head to my Aunt Sue's for dessert to sing Happy Birthday to my Mom-Mom. I am looking forward to being with our families it is so nice to see everyone. I actually started my Santa shopping Sunday night my girlfriend Christina's husband works for Pepsi so they opened Toys R Us at 7pm for the Pepsi employees and their guests. Every shelf was fully stocked and they raffled off different toys and they did free assemblies if you wanted a toy put together they did all that and they gave us food & drinks. It was really nice and we got a lot of the boys' shopping done which made me feel so much better. Im not a huge fan of Holiday shopping I hate the huge crowds and long lines. But I love giving gifts. I think this year will be a little harder to shop with the baby but the earlier its done the less stressed out over i'll be. Im looking forward to the holidays the boys are older now which will make it fun to see their faces when they open gifts.
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Remember to count your blessings!
P.S. Christine, Im so glad to hear that Kamryn's surgery turned out so great! We are thinking of her!
He's doing fine with preschool. He has gotten a lot better with writing his name. He was writing his name all in caps and his teacher wanted him to write the e, a, n in lower case. It took some practice but now he's doing much better. He still puts up a fight about going to school sometimes. Last week he faked a stomach ache so he could stay home an hour after I told him he didn't have to go to school he was up running around with Colin. So needless to say he got one over on me but I'll look out for it next time! lol He will be singing Christmas carols at school before he breaks for Christmas and Rich will be playing the school Santa this year! Hopefully Sean won't realize it's him I am a little worried that he'll notice Sean doesn't miss a thing. Unfortunately at school they will only have Santa and a photographer so I won't get to see Rich's Santa performance. I laugh every time I think of it! But I figured it will be one of the many good memories for Rich to have of the boys' childhood.
Colin & Paulie are doing pretty good to. Colin just keeps growing & growing. He isn't to happy that he can't be outside as much but I understand it's not fun having to be inside all the time now. He is going on the potty once a day now which is great. Im not forcing him into it because I tried that last time and it got me no where. I just let them go at their own pace and when he's completely ready he'll cooperate better anyway. We make a fuss over him when he's on the potty to try and make him want to use the bathroom more instead of needing a diaper change. He is talking so much now! He says some things in sentences and the words that he's just learning he doesn't use in sentences as much but he's getting better and better. We are trying to minimize some of the bad words he says as all kids say a curse word or two at some point. What's bad is we laugh at him sometimes which I know is the worst thing a parent could do and we really have gotten it under control. But its not only curse words him & Sean's new favorite is fatty, I asked Colin for a bite of his donut a few weeks ago and he responded with "no fatty". Im not sure where he even picked that up but I know it's just a phase. Anyways, Colin will also be playing Indoor Soccer this year with Sean Im not sure that they'll be on the same team because Sean already played in the fall. Im thrilled that the boys are going to be involved in sports again I love watching them play. Besides the fact it gets them out of the house twice a week!
Paulie is such a great baby. He is teething right now so he's been a little more cranky then usual. But he is getting so big and his personality is really starting to come out a lot now. He sits up and plays with toys and recognizes which ones he likes. If one of the boys take a toy off him he bursts into tears. This morning after Sean got home from school. Him and Colin had their plastic guns out shooting at each other and I hear Seany screaming AHHH at Colin and shortly after I hear Paulie screaming I look over to see what the noise is about and Paulie is half hanging off the couch clenched onto Sean's arm screaming just like Sean is and laughing in between I just started cracking up and thought to myself Paulie is so young to be catching on to what his brothers are doing and repeating it. It was kind of cute that they were all playing together like that. Usually its just Sean and Colin doing things together and I sit with Paulie and put his toys around him. As hard as it is to have them so close together in age it is neat to see them all having the same interest and wanting to play the same things together. Although Seany & Colin are at the age that they fight a lot about everything who sits where, who has which sippy cup, and who gets to do what first. I do spend a lot of time playing referee but when they do play nice its great.
This past weekend we celebrated Giovanna's 2nd birthday (my best friend Linda's daughter) we had a good time and Linda was a great hostess as usual. I can't believe how much time has passed I remember going to see her for the first time when she was just born. Gi was sitting so cute with her cake at the table sticking her fingers in her cake and as soon as we all started singing Happy Birthday she bursted into tears and wanted to leave her cake table! The kids had a good time and it was nice to be with the girls and spend Giovanna's birthday with her. Earlier in the month we celebrated Mom Fell's birthday we had dinner & cake and had a quiet & relaxing night. I hope Mom Fell & Giovanna had good birthdays!
Well the holidays are approaching quickly I can't believe Thanksgiving is this week, it's crazy! We will be keeping our holiday tradition the same we will be going to Mom & Dad Fell's for dinner and this year we will head to my Aunt Sue's for dessert to sing Happy Birthday to my Mom-Mom. I am looking forward to being with our families it is so nice to see everyone. I actually started my Santa shopping Sunday night my girlfriend Christina's husband works for Pepsi so they opened Toys R Us at 7pm for the Pepsi employees and their guests. Every shelf was fully stocked and they raffled off different toys and they did free assemblies if you wanted a toy put together they did all that and they gave us food & drinks. It was really nice and we got a lot of the boys' shopping done which made me feel so much better. Im not a huge fan of Holiday shopping I hate the huge crowds and long lines. But I love giving gifts. I think this year will be a little harder to shop with the baby but the earlier its done the less stressed out over i'll be. Im looking forward to the holidays the boys are older now which will make it fun to see their faces when they open gifts.
I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving! Remember to count your blessings!
P.S. Christine, Im so glad to hear that Kamryn's surgery turned out so great! We are thinking of her!
Saturday, November 3, 2007
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