Happy New Year all! We had a 50/50 christmas. Half of it was good and the other half stunk! We were all sick for about 2 weeks and that just drained everything from all of us. The other half was excellent because it was christmas! The kids were ecstatic that Santa knew what to bring them and they loved being around all our family and friends. My Aunt and Uncle from Halifax were visiting as well as their 3 daugthers. Also we got to spend some time with my brother and his wife. I love the family time around Christmas - just wish I could have enjoyed it a little bit more. My cousin Angela was at my parents place too but it wasn't until a couple days later that we actually got to sit and chat - due to my illness. Man - I hate being sick! Here's hoping that the new year brings less sickness. Charlie has been hit the worst - after his hospital stay in November he has been sick twice more since. Poor kid - I thought daycare would help his immune system for school but apparently I was wrong! Oh well - he motors on - at least he knows when he needs to barf and makes it to a bowl or toilet in time...small victories....
We are excited because in 3.5 weeks we will be going to Florida! First time the family has vacationed together in a couple years so it will be nice to go to my parents new place as a family. Got a great price out of Detroit - hopefully the weather cooperates. We will be there for 10 days so we hope to hit the golf course, the zoo and of course, the pool.
Sam is talking up a storm - he acts like a 4 year old - mostly because he is facsinated with everything his brother does and wants to make sure that he can keep up. He's even decided that he doesn't need to nap if his brother doesn't - that alone is an awesome reason to go back to work full time! A 2 year who doesn't nap....mon Dieu!
Speaking of full time work - I'm going back full time in April. I loved working part time but we need to get in a better spot financially so I'm going full time again. I hope to actually get a shift job - doing 12 hour days - Cam isn't sold on the idea but I'm hoping it would work. More money and time off during the week which would be great for spending that extra time with the kids.
So I will update after Florida! Hope all is well!
Cheers,
Alicia
