Wednesday, December 21, 2005
Musings
Usually when I logon on to create a blog entry I have an idea of what I'll talk about. Not this time, I'm running fast and loose.
I've been on the road since Sunday night, so I don't have any new Pierce and Anna stories. Before leaving Nora and I got the house in pretty good shape for Christmas. The tree is up, the outside of the house is covered in lights, and we've got decorations in the windows. We may try and pick up some additional yard decorations after Christmas when they're on sale (assuming there's any left).
We'll be doing Christmas Eve with some friends of ours. We think both families will head down to the Plaza to see the lights and hit a Japanese Steak House for dinner (Pierce and Anna are both big fans of the "show"). Nora's going to make cookies with both kids so there will be something to put out for Santa.
Christmas morning will be low key, just our family at the house opening presents. We'll spend the afternoon/evening with Nora's folks at their house. I think we'll be joined by her brother and his family too. So lots of eating, visiting, and kids running around screaming at the top of their lungs (also known as playing).
The day after Christmas we're heading off to Virginia to visit my Mom and one of my brothers for a few days. My sister-in-law, Erin, is pregnant with twins and due in February, so we're anxious to catch up with them and see how they're doing. I suspect my Mom will babysit Pierce and Anna and we'll spend New Year's Eve with Doug and Erin. My youngest brother, Scott, and his family won't be able to make it out to Virginia this year, but their son will be with us.
Pierce's drawings of cars keep getting more sophisticated. I need to post some pictures soon. I'm constantly amazed at all the things he can do well. He continues to have a staggeringly accurate memory. His recall of conversations that took place months or years ago constantly catches us off guard.
Anna keeps getting prettier (spoken like a true Dad). She looks like we put her on a stretching machine nightly, if you watch her for half an hour you'd swear you can see her growing. She's still making a lot of progress on potty training. Seems likes she "poops" on the toilet daily and her pull ups are staying dry regularly. I'm hopeful she'll be done with the whole process by the time we go to Corolla next year.
Nora put together a great family newsletter that's gone out with our Holiday cards this year. She even included pictures. She continues to amaze me with her parenting skills -she's just awesome with Pierce and Anna. The fact that she is able to run the household and keep everything moving forward while I travel is truly a gift. I'm a lucky guy.
I never really know who reads this blog, or what type of audience it has. Thanks to all who check in with us regularly. I wish you all the best during this holiday season and a very Happy New Year.
-Eric (Dad)
I've been on the road since Sunday night, so I don't have any new Pierce and Anna stories. Before leaving Nora and I got the house in pretty good shape for Christmas. The tree is up, the outside of the house is covered in lights, and we've got decorations in the windows. We may try and pick up some additional yard decorations after Christmas when they're on sale (assuming there's any left).
We'll be doing Christmas Eve with some friends of ours. We think both families will head down to the Plaza to see the lights and hit a Japanese Steak House for dinner (Pierce and Anna are both big fans of the "show"). Nora's going to make cookies with both kids so there will be something to put out for Santa.
Christmas morning will be low key, just our family at the house opening presents. We'll spend the afternoon/evening with Nora's folks at their house. I think we'll be joined by her brother and his family too. So lots of eating, visiting, and kids running around screaming at the top of their lungs (also known as playing).
The day after Christmas we're heading off to Virginia to visit my Mom and one of my brothers for a few days. My sister-in-law, Erin, is pregnant with twins and due in February, so we're anxious to catch up with them and see how they're doing. I suspect my Mom will babysit Pierce and Anna and we'll spend New Year's Eve with Doug and Erin. My youngest brother, Scott, and his family won't be able to make it out to Virginia this year, but their son will be with us.
Pierce's drawings of cars keep getting more sophisticated. I need to post some pictures soon. I'm constantly amazed at all the things he can do well. He continues to have a staggeringly accurate memory. His recall of conversations that took place months or years ago constantly catches us off guard.
Anna keeps getting prettier (spoken like a true Dad). She looks like we put her on a stretching machine nightly, if you watch her for half an hour you'd swear you can see her growing. She's still making a lot of progress on potty training. Seems likes she "poops" on the toilet daily and her pull ups are staying dry regularly. I'm hopeful she'll be done with the whole process by the time we go to Corolla next year.
Nora put together a great family newsletter that's gone out with our Holiday cards this year. She even included pictures. She continues to amaze me with her parenting skills -she's just awesome with Pierce and Anna. The fact that she is able to run the household and keep everything moving forward while I travel is truly a gift. I'm a lucky guy.
I never really know who reads this blog, or what type of audience it has. Thanks to all who check in with us regularly. I wish you all the best during this holiday season and a very Happy New Year.
-Eric (Dad)
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