Disney on Ice Winner!

So I know I am two days late with this, but it's that hectic time of year again!!

The winner of the family four pack of tickets to Disney on Ice, chosen by a random number generator, is.....

Jennifer O'Donoghue! Congrats!! I'll be messaging you with more details.

Thanks to everyone who entered!!

Disney on Ice Winner!

Thursday Musings

It's nine days until Christmas and for once, I'm almost ready. This is a far cry from the usual Christmas Eve scramble to get the rest of the gifts and wrap them up. This year, I am determined to not be awake until 1AM on Christmas Eve, wrapping presents at the very last minute.

The other day I heard the girls talking in the living room about Christmas. The Mermaid said "You know what I like best about presents? Spending time with family! That's the best part!" To which The Guppy replied, "I just like the presents!" These girls are too funny, and so different!!

The Tadpole has been nursing like crazy. This is because his molars are coming in, and they are taking their sweet time, thank-you-very-much. I feel bad for him and I do love nursing him so, but it's a relief when I get to leave the house without him in tow, just to get a break.

How are you all doing? Are you prepared for the Holidays?

Thursday Musings

The Final Frontier

This year in science The Mermaid is studying astronomy. She was so excited when her book came in!! This is a drawing of our solar system that she did on her own, without any prompting from me.  I love how creative she is, and how she loves to draw!

(Almost) Wordless Wednesday


Have you entered my giveaway for a family pack of tickets to see Disney on Ice?

The Final Frontier

Holiday Pageant

On Sunday our church had their annual Holiday Pageant. The Mermaid was an angel and The Guppy was in the jingle bell choir.

 The Tadpole was a great audience, as usual. He's so laid back and calm, we can take him anywhere. He smiled and laughed through the whole performance.

I'm so proud of my two stars!!!

Holiday Pageant

Thanks Mom!

My mother took me shopping Friday night for an early Christmas present...new running shoes!!!

My old shoes were over three years old and the cushioning was completely shot. I had been having problems with sore knees and back when running lately and I'm sure that my shoes were the problem. These shoes are the new Asics 2170 and I can't wait to try them out tomorrow, a nice easy 3 mile run! Seventy-six days left before the half-marathon in February!!!

If there are any other runners out there on dailymile, please feel free to "friend" me.

Thanks Mom!

Ballerina

 The Guppy has her second dance recital on Sunday, a Holiday themed recital. Her class danced to the song "I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Clause."

 Before the show, I asked her if she was nervous and she said no, because if she forgot the steps she could just look and see what the other kids were doing. I love how she likes being on stage so much!

 My beautiful ballerina. I'm so proud of her!

Ballerina

Stolen Secret Moment.

I took this on Thanksgiving Day.

Is The Guppy sharing a secret or giving The Mermaid a kiss? I can't remember, but either way, I love this picture.

I braided both their hair the same way and they laughed and said, "We're twins!"

Wordless Wednesday

Stolen Secret Moment.

Ball!!

 "Ball!" he says, grinning. It's his newest word, and the ball is his favorite toy.

 I'm relieved he likes playing with a ball, instead of one of the plastic and loud toys that lay dusty and forgotten under the train table.

 He throws it over his head and laughs when it lands behind him.

 He gathers up all the balls on the deck and throws them over the railing. The Mermaid goes down into the yard to get them for him, each time telling him "This is the last time, Tadpole, so don't throw them over again, I won't get them for you." We all know he'll throw them over, and when he does, she'll laugh and run down to get them again.

I watch the three of them bounce and laugh and giggle, and I think about how lucky I am. And how Life Is Good.

Ball!!

Giveaway! Disney on Ice!

It's that wonderful yet sometimes stressful time of year again. And for Disney to come give us a break from it all with a night of great entertainment!

This will be, I believe, our third Disney on Ice show and it never gets old. The girls LOVE the show, and I'm looking forward to getting The Tadpole's reaction too, now that he's old enough.

"Discover endless riches when Disney on Ice presents Treasure Trove! Get tangle up in Disney's 50th animated feature with Rapunzel and Flynn, then enter the worlds of Tiana, Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, and Snow White. Set sail with Peter Pan, Tinker Bell and Captain Hook & his pirate pals on an adventure beyond Netherland! Trek the wilds of Africa with Simba, Nala, Pumbaa and Timon. And don't be late to a very important date with Alice & the Madhatter as they march with the Queen of Heart's Army of Cards. Be sure to see this show full of memories guaranteed to last a lifetime."

Opening night is December 26th, and we can't wait to tell the girls on Christmas where we will be doing the next day!

GIVEAWAY!!!!


I'm giving away a family four-pack to the 7PM performance on Monday, December 26th at the TD Garden in Boston. To enter, just leave a comment telling me which Disney character is your favorite! The lucky winner will be randomly chosen on Friday, December 16th. Good luck!

Giveaway! Disney on Ice!

Just Saying.

Just coming on here to say that I've been really busy. In a good way.

And...my kids are totally awesome.

Have a great Thursday everyone.

Just Saying.