12-12-12

Just have to squeeze a post in for this momentous date (or 3 days late). Not that anything momentous took place. Actually is was a rough day to top off a not very good week. Here's why:
Scot was out of town M-F and life is just dang busy. Linc's before school activities, a huge homework paper and project for both boys, regular homework, coaching Danica's cheer leading team (which stresses me out - yes, laugh), Christmas shopping, dogs inside all day since it's freezing outside, concerning school test scores, several not-proud mommy moment when I lost my cool with Lincoln who's having attitude and respect issues, my car was in for repairs, Christmas cards and boxes to send, loads of laundry and grocery shopping to do. Cranky, impatient, negative mom is who I was. But we all made it through and things are looking up.

Here's a quick run down of recent events. Undefeated for a second season,  Lincoln's soccer team was invited play in a Tournament of Champions and pretty much got crushed. They lost two games, tied the third. Linc even played goalie.

That's him in the green shirt

GramE sent 24 advent boxes for each kid to open leading up to Christmas. Now there's an incentive for our small people to get out of bed each morning, then open their box to find a note and treasure; a candy cane or coupon for bowling, or even some of Grandpa's Twinkies!

 

 

There's always a debate over who's turn it is to put the star on the tree, now I'll know who did this year.

Please keep Great Grandma Bertha and the Everett family in your prayers. Her physical and mental health is failing.