Goodbye 2012!

I think we are all kind of ready to say good-bye to 2012.  Not really sure why, maybe it's the hope that Matt will finally be better with the new year, or maybe it's the end of the holiday season and we can finally get back into a routine (I can't believe that I actually wrote that!).  All I know is that I am really hoping Miranda does not start the new year like she ended this one...with taking off her poopy diaper in the crib in the morning.  :P  It's a good thing she's so darn cute!

Merry Christmas (kinda)



Feeding the Reindeer

 The past few days have been filled with wrapping paper, tape, bows, presents, cookies, more tape and bows (I don't recommend wrapping presents with a toddler and pre-schooler), food, drinks, family, friends and unfortunately GERMS.  Poor Matt has had an awful sinus infection-thing going on for a week now and Miranda's had a runny nose for well over a week.  While the illness did slow Matt down, Miranda could barely be stopped to have her nose wiped.  She thoroughly enjoyed ripping the wrapping paper off the present, but didn't seem to care too much what was beneath the paper.  Matilda on the other hand, acted like each and every present was the most wonderful present in the world (expect for the clothes of course).  So, overall it was a wonderful Christmas.  :)



Beach Baby

Apparently 50 degree weather in Cleveland in December is not good enough for Miranda.  She spent the majority of last Friday talking about and pretending to go the beach.  She even wore her bathing suit around the house!  Granted, I can't say I blame her, I wouldn't mind being back on the beach either (with a Jamaican Smile in hand)!

Let me 'splain...

No, there is too much. Let me sum up.

October:

• Matt and I had a fabulous time in Jamaica :)
• We got a chance to observe Tilda's ballet class.  Now I know why the classes are usually closed, as the girls had a hard time concentrating with their families watching them.
• Halloween was post-poned due to a hurricane!

November:

• We celebrated Miranda's 2nd Birthday the same day we went Trick-or-Treating!  Miranda REFUSED to wear her adorable LaLaLoopsy costume.  I have a feeling it will make an appearance next year!
• Miranda had her two year well-check.  She's doing wonderful.  Here are the stats:  Length: 33.75'', 48th%  Weight: 27 lbs., 55th%
• We ended the month with a trip on the Polar Express.  The girls LOVED it!

December (thus far):
 See Down Below :)

• Began with a trip for Tilda to see The Nutcracker.  She thoroughly enjoyed it.
• We enjoyed Story Time with Santa.  This time around, Miranda was not too crazy about sitting on Santa's lap, but did enjoy talking with Mrs. Claus.