Cold!

It is actually cold here...still. In the 4 years we have lived here this is the longest cold stretch we remember. And some are even saying we might get flurries (doubt it, will let you know) since we are supposed to have rain. I have a short list of places I need/want to go, but the thought of dragging all three of my babies out in the cold doesn't really appeal. I think I've got it down for getting them in our wagon, but either Harmony or Erik is stuck outside while I get the other into their car seat(thankfully Melodie can get herself into her booster alone). Might impose on Grandma tomorrow to watch at least one of them.
Melodie finally decided to try hot chocolate last night(after seeing 'Toot & Puddle' making/enjoying it). And surprise, surprise, she likes it. Not that I am surprised since she loves chocolate, just took a while. Though I shouldn't complain since she really is not a big fan of most candy and won't touch sodas. Nothing much else new here other than a growing little boy and my having to go through some of the clothes we were given to give back/away since he has grown out of a few sleepers. Hope everyone else is keeping warm!!

New Year

Happy New Year!!!

Erik & ramblings

I had planned on posting a picture of Erik, but it has been a rough day for our little boy so far...so no picture of just Erik. He seems to have a somewhat sensitive stomach like Harmony and we think we have found a formula he can tolerate, but I know the local WIC office won't let us use it. And what they force upon everyone here he has only gotten sick on(thankfully not the colic Harmony had, but milk coming out his mouth and nose after each feeding is disturbing enough without the painful gas). So we shall see where this goes($100/month for formula is very daunting, but we may not have a choice).
The little ones had a very good Christmas and we are still waiting for two boxes of gifts to arrive. Michael and I have decided that a Christmas tradition for our little family will be an extended Christmas. The reason is it seems that every year at least one package of gifts shows up a couple of days after the holiday, which creates Christmas all over in our home.
And I will stop before I ramble much more. But here is a picture of Melodie and Erik a few days after we got home.

It is hard to believe it is so close to Christmas already. Just when we think we are done something else creeps up on us or someone calls to tell us they have something for the little ones. But all are well and the little ones will have a wonderful christmas, even with a couple of packages arriving after the holiday. Sending a huge thank you to those who have sent gifts for the little ones and for all the wonderful, loving thoughts. Merry Christmas! Happy Holidays! Happy Yule!

Holiday spirit

Just a little music that the girls are loving at the moment. And also if you have a moment visit Erin's blog, she made a sweet video of Elisabeth and herself that my girls are also wanting to watch over and over. :)

Elf's Lament

God Rest Ye Merry Gentlemen barenaked ladies & sarah mclachlan

God rest ye merry gentleman Jars of clay (beautifully traditional version)

run, rudolf, run brian setzer orchestra

'Zat you santa claus? brian setzer

(Brian Setzer and TSO are favorites year round)

Update

Just wanted to say thank you for all the comments and good thoughts. We are all doing well, just trying to settle into a routine. :)

Erik

Erik arrived 12-2-09 at 8:27am. All 9 pounds 2 ounces and 20 inches.
His sisters adore him and he is getting spoiled rotten.