I wanted you all to know, I AM mailing holiday cards this year---NEW YEAR'S holiday cards!! They're all ready to go, and you should be recieving yours very soon!!
I am in my usual spacy, daydreamy place--and I'm doing all the holiday things, just with what feels like 25% of my pre-baby energy level!!
We hosted a fun party early this month, for the families in Isaac's playgroup. It was controlled chaos--and it went way past the time we said it was over, so I think everyone had fun. Miraculously, there were no accidents--not even a spill! It was great because it was like instant Christmas the first week of December!
I thought I'd be so on top of the game this year--I started my planning in October! (But, alas--my cards are late anyway!!) In my Richard Linkletter-esque, SLACKER-esque movie plot of a life, I seem to just do what's right in front of me!
Isaac said his first sentence yesterday! It was very cute. He said, "Bye, bye Daddy!" when we dropped Dave off at the Metro station. He is beginning to have the terrible twos--getting frustrated if I have to take away a dangerous toy, or remove him from something that could hurt him. He can walk up and down the stairs--holding onto the rail (with mommy close by to prevent tumbles). And he's starting to mimic songs and sounds...Dave even thinks he has good pitch!
Dave finished this semester last week. He is like 50 years younger and 70 pounds lighter, just enjoying this 2 weeks of freedom. When school is in session, our house is a bit like a somber library when daddy is home. He's either sleeping or studying. I feel sooo bad that his load is so heavy. And he reminds me always, that he wanted to do this! And, all those he-man tasks go undone around the house--because there is NO Honey-Do list!! No chores at all for him! So--this two weeks is like "WOO HOO!!" We may even go to the movies when we're visiting family next week. What a concept!
My friend Brittany and I began painting in our house (don't ask why it was so important to begin in December!) The colors were exactly as I pictured in my mind's eye, but, of course, I want to tweak them and re-do everything we did. Yah. Fun.
Isaac and I got to see the sweetest production of the Nutcracker. The Southwestern Virginia Ballet company performed in Roanoke this month, along with participants from 19 different elementary schools in the area. My niece, Elise Candelario was a performer, and she was featured on the local news channel TWICE! Elise did beautifully, and the whole show was wonderful--the sets, the costumes, the performers. Everyone was outstanding. I was thoroughly impressed!
It's been a very special (and very rough!) holiday season this year...the first when my mom and uncle are looking on from above. :( It's a very weird feeling.
Miss you all! Email us at schleiferkin@gmail.com. And, look for our annual HOLIDAY letter, coming soon!
xoox
