Create-A-Book

My friend, Kristen, is selling these adorable books.

A great gift for any child is a book. Personalized books let your child be the the star of the story. They will want to read these books over and over again. Kristen is now a Create-A-Book dealer and can make and sell these books from her home. If you are interested, check out her website at www.booksandcds4u.com Sign up for the club and receive updates on specials, new products, and coupon codes!

You can also earn discounts and even free books for hosting a home party (playdate or MNO) or a virtual party. Leave me a comment if you are interested in hosting one and I will pass your info on to Kristen.

I saw some of the finished products last Christmas when she and her mother had a kiosk at the mall and let me tell you...they are cute and perfect for the baby or child who has a little of everything already!

And an FYI as to who Kristen is...this is her daughter, so you know the profit she's making is much appreciated.

Learning

We're always learning.
Brennan is learning to read (doing quite well, imo), Jackson is learning to use the potty, and Ethan, well, he's learning the difference between day and night (thus me posting right now when I want to be sleeping but I am waiting for him to fall asleep).
Me...today I learned where the phrase "Freezing my a** off" came from.
Sorry folks, I am not always Molly Mormon, especially when it is 18 degrees outside, I have on no hat or scarf, my gloves are thin, and I have to load the car with the groceries I just purchases while Ethan sleeps away in the nice warm car. Praises and thanks sent Emily's way for keeping Jackson for me. She thought I needed a nap...I knew I needed groceries more. Either way, it was appreciated and I'll be waiting to return the favor.
As the winds blew and my lips froze...I learned (by the power of deduction) that the poor Mormon's crossing America who had to stop at Winter Quarters until spring founded the phrase, with the help of the local Indians and fur trappers who wandered into this part of the country.
Now, I am sure it is colder other places, but after feeling as if I could very possibly lose my ears to frostbite, I feel confident in saying the phrase originated here...in the windy city of Omaha.

While I'm at it...why didn't "they" say, "Freezing my flabby stomach off"? That would just be great and if it were true, I'd brave the cold and shed the skin of motherhood.

Taste The Rainbow

Today Brennan was a very nice big brother. His school is selling candy canes for 0.25 cents each as part of a club fundraiser. Brennan asked for two quarters so he could buy one for Jackson as well.
Awww, what a sweet brother Brennan is.

And...what a sweet Jackson. You literally might want to eat him up.

When he was done, he held out his hands and said, "I a rainbow now Mama."

In other news, Ethan went in for his two week check up...he is still 22 inches long but weighs 9 lbs. 15 oz. Holy Cow!!! He is sleeping well all days, some nights. Other nights cause me to turn into zombie woman. Thank goodness for the kindness of friends for bringing such yummy meals...one less thing to worry about on those days I am running on fumes and having a touch of the "baby blues". I wore non-maternity jeans today, so that cheered me up a bit, but a lack of nap due to some bad planning of appointments took my cheer, threw it out the window, and replaced it with this tired, achy boob monster.

Shakin' Your Booty To Get Some Christmas Spirit

Brennan currently refers to all things Christmas as "The Christmas Spirit". All of our neighbors beautifully decorated homes have it, the inside of our home has it, songs have it, stores, t.v. shows and movies, etc.
So, without further ado...Harry Connick Jr. to bring you some booty shakin' Christmas spirit. (Sorry it is kind of cut off at times, youtube isn't always the best for quality)

And now for a sleigh ride to prepare for the snow that I just know will come. (argh!)

And finally...because he's hot, he's from New Orleans, and we all need to shake our booty's to lose what we gained on Thanksgiving...

Ethan is Blessed

Last Sunday, Nov. 25 (I think) Ethan was blessed at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. He was less then one week old, but we wanted to do it before my parents left.
Ethan was a very good baby and slept through the entire blessing/service. Ethan wore the same dress his brothers wore (yep, we are old school), which is a beautiful heirloom gown with lots of delicate, lovely lace. My mom made this for my family, and I am very grateful to her for her sharing her talents and time. The dress is LONG, as you can see in the first picture, and that is just how I wanted it. The bottom has a lovely monogrammed "R", so it can be handed down from child to child. Since only boys occupy this home, as long as my future daughter-in-laws don't have something already saved for future grandchildren, they can all use the same dress as well. If a future daughter-in-law does have something sentimental to her, I will do my best to persuade her to use our dress :-)
I am grateful my parents were able to be there and be part of this event. It was very special for us and I know Ethan will one day appreciate that his grands were there, too.