Life's Little Lessons: Thoughts...

cold nose against my breast...big long gulps of breath...and little stuffy noses...this is my proof that winter is here. Avie is currently experiencing her first cold....im a pretty proud momma to know that I made it 8 months with a perfectly well baby. I especially love nursing in the winter...its something about the warmth of your baby cuddled close in your arms...knowing that your providing them with the best growing potion there is...and its seeing your baby look you in the eyes all shiny and warm, as if they are saying...this is the best place in the whole world!

My tree is up...and decorated...stockings are hung...and decorations strategically placed....this will be over and over again once Jack gets a hold of them. I am still awaiting the lights outside the house to go up...but I refuse to get out in this weather...my shopping is 90% done...and thats a great feeling. There are always those last minute small things...like stocking stuffers...and a gift for great grandma...nothing against great grandma...just clueless as what to get an 86 year old woman!

Times are busy...like always during this time of year. I made a promise to myself that I am going to enjoy it...its Avie's first Christmas and Jackson's third....I want to be able to remember this....how special it is....creating traditions....their faces of amazement and curiosity....their lack of understanding of Santa Claus and presents...its a good age to enjoy.

We are leaving to go "camping" this afternoon. We will actually be in a cabin so I guess you cant call it camping...but we will be roasting hot dogs and smores by campfire...so maybe its in between. And I am so excited to see my favorite friend and her family...its going to be a fun time! It is supposed to be really cold...like 25...and maybe even snow...I think I will spend lots of time by the fire.

Here are a few pics of Thanksgiving....