Happy December 15th!

December - half over!  Its hard to believe that before we know it we'll be celebrating the New Year!  

This last week, for me, has felt VERY long.  I am 9 weeks pregnant and have been VERY sick.  Every day last week, I literally laid on the couch and ran to the bathroom, all day long.  My house and everything in it was neglected and I do not enjoy it.  I was really sick when I was pregnant with Landon, but had forgotten quite how bad it was.  But there were a few days this past week that I was actually throwing up every single hour on the dot.  I remember feeling awful with Landon, but it is so different this time with a 1 year old who needs my attention.  I felt so guilty all week that I couldn't play with him as much as he wanted, and a lot of times, when feeding him, it would take a really long time because I'd be running to the bathroom in the midst of spoonfuls.  And my house is SO not clean, and I really dislike having an unkept house.  Its definately been a bit humbling as I've had to just let things "go" and focus on trying to keep myself somewhat sane, as well as let my sister, husband, friends and family help out where they can.  Yesterday I felt pretty good most of the day, and this morning I woke up and I'm feeling ok as of right now.  The unfortunate part is that it just hits me out of nowhere.  So, I would appreciate your prayers right now, as I try to find the right balance of medication and rest, but more importantly, try to figure out the best way to keep my son entertained throughout the day, especially if I'm sick. 

 

I hope you are all enjoying your December!  I am starting to get really excited for Christmas!!  Jason's brother, Jon, arrived home for his month and a half long Christmas break yesterday, and in 9 days, Karalee and Ben arrive home!!!  Christmas eve we will be spending the morning with my family, and then the afternoon and evening with Jason's family for our first Christmas dinner.  Then, Christmas day, we usually go over early to my parents house, open presents and eat breakfast.  A couple hours later, we drive the few blocks to Jason's parents, eat more breakfast and open presents with them.  Then its back to my parents where we have Christmas dinner.  And next year, we'll do Christmas eve with my family, and Christmas day dinner with Jason's.  Its always a very busy time, but we love the time spent with our families.  One of my favourite Christmas traditions is the "wifesaver" breakfast that both of our moms make.  It was fun to discover that our moms made the same Christmas breakfast!!  Another tradition that we have are having to wait upstairs for the Christmas bells and then listening to Jason's dad read the Christmas story before we open presents. 

 

I am looking forward to this week, as we have a bunch of Christmas events beginning!  We have a friend's get together with some friends of mine from highschool, then I have the Women's Christmas event on Thursday, and my work Christmas party on Saturday!  I am excited about all of them, and I'm just praying that I will be feeling up to all of them!

  

Sorry I haven't posted pictures for a while...I will try to get some pictures up sometime this week!!