Shave and a Haircut...

Another first for my baby. I gave Sawyer is first haircut last night. He was getting bad baby mullet, although I loved his curls at the nape of his neck!

He was so good for it, too. Craig held him...he sat still, not quite sure what was going on...then just let me do my thing. At one point, we thought he was falling asleep. The buzz of the clippers seemed to calm him.

Friends

This Christmas I have to say I've already gotten the greatest gifts. Of course, I'm thankful for my family. They are happy and healthy, but I often overlook the great gift of friendship.

Last week, the boys and I went down to Maryland to see my best friend, Chris. She has three boys too. We made Christmas cookies and enjoyed each others' company. Visiting with Chris is like having a therapy session...only cheaper. Lately, we've been trying to get together every couple of weeks. We try to write it down on our calendars so it an important as a doctor's appointment or business meeting. It's been awesome.

Our friendship means so much to me. I can tell her when I'm having a awful day, when I feel like the worst parent in the world, or when I've had it up to here and can't go on. Somehow, she knows just what to say to make the situation seem okay. She's seen me at my very worst and still loves me.

For years, I was an awful friend...awful to the point that I don't deserve her friendship (or anyone elses for that matter), she should have written me off long ago. But she didn't. I'm so glad I don't get what I deserve. I'd be in a really horrible place if I did. We had some rough years, yes. But I feel as if I'm closer to her now than we were in high school or college.

I have three good friends from high school that I still keep in touch with...along with Chris, there's Mel and Steph. They were all in our wedding. I said at the rehearsal dinner, God gave me two sisters...Conestoga Valley gave me three more. We don't see each other as often as we'd like. We're all moms and going in different directions, but when we're together, its great...like no time has passed at all. Again, I'm lucky that they are super forgiving...and don't hold my flaws against me. If they did, I'd constantly be in the friend dog house.


I wish I had all the right words to express how important their friendship is to me, but I can't even come close. Just know that I'm grateful each and every day that I can call them friends. I love you guys.

Christmas Eve

It's the day before Christmas...hard to believe.
Where does the time go?

I spent the day at home yesterday because Jackson was sick. It was actually a good day. I got some one on one time with Jackson and got a few things done. I wrapped presents, I baked cookies, I did a few Christmas cards. I was exhausted by the end of the day.

The good news, Jackson is feeling better, but Craig's mom is in the hospital. She had some chest pains last night, called the ambulance, and was admitted. They didn't find anything...but kept her to run more tests. We're praying that she'll get a clean bill of health.

With all the busy-ness of the holiday, I'm trying hard to remember the reason for the season. This is about the birth of Jesus Christ...not about the cookes, the lights, and the decorations.