A few things

• Livvy does not grasp the concept of tree skirt. She thinks it is a blanket, gathers it up, and toddles away to wrap her baby in it.
• Today Taylor and Sara were in a "me first" battle. Taylor said, "Mom, I want to be firster." I asked him where he came up with that word and he said "Oh, it's spanish"- in his duh don't you know anything tone.
• It's not so easy to water a Christmas tree.
• We already have 2 ornament casualities this year, thanks to Olivia.
• The pest control guy stepped on the lights I have running along my curbing. Sure they were covered by snow but still irritating that I have to go out in the freezing weather to fix them.
• My kids all have chapped faces and bums. What is up with that? I'll tell you what it means- no more baths around here...
• We went to visit Dr. Jackson today, our family dentist. The girls and I escaped unscathed while Taylor had some cavities and a couple wiggly teeth- lots to look forward to!
• I don't think I will be able to put gifts under the tree this year. Livvy is just a little too curious. And please, nobody suggest that I put a baby gate around my entire tree.
• Taylor is fascinated with the globe. He likes to point out Utah, Japan, Hawaii, and California.
• My van needs an oil change.
• I fed the kids icecream today at 4:30 p.m. They were helping me to clean out the freezer. That's the only kind of "clean up" I've ever seen them happy to be a part of.