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Seven Years

Happy Anniversary to us!

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Wish Lists

Lately, a few of the online groups that I belong to have been discussing Christmas. When you have small children, you Santa starts shopping early to get the best deals.  I've begun putting together the kids' Christmas lists based on things they have mentioned after looking at some of the toy catalogs that began arriving this month. While working on theirs, I cannot help but think about what would go on my wish list this year.  I've always had a list in the back of planner where I write down things that I want.  Currently, I have two lists going - my fun list, filled with the things I want, and my real list, with that practical stuff I find myself needing. I thought it would be fun to share my lists. (Plus I tried a peppermint mocha today from McD's, and now I am just a tad in the holiday spirit!) Fun (otherwise known as Not-going-to-happen) List: A trip to New Orleans Kindle Fire (even though I love my Kindle second generation) Money to buy more Kindl...

My helper

Lately, Connor has been more helpful than usual. Not sure if it's because of kindergarten, or just growing up. His new thing on the weekends is to make my bed. By himself. He is always so proud of his work. And I'm happy to see him so happy. And despite my OCD kicking in, I leave the comforter uneven and the single pillow sham askew Because it's perfect the way it is. ***Don't forget - last chance to enter my giveaway for 25 free cards from Shutterfly!***

Thinking ahead (& GIVEAWAY!)

Now I know it's a bit early, but with Keith having back surgery soon,  and my to do list having oh, about 200 things on it,  I've started thinking about Christmas cards.  This is what I did last year: Thank you Shutterfly ! Right now, I'm debating between these cards  for this year: Although this means we will have to work on the nice family picture...... (just another thing to stress about!) And now for the giveaway!!! Shutterfly has generously offered 3 of my readers 25 FREE cards each! That's right - free cards! And you don't have to use the code for just holiday cards because Shutterfly also offers greeting cards and birth announcements . Contest rules: Mandatory entry - visit Shutterfly's Holiday Card page   and leave me a comment as to which card is your favorite. Additional entries: "Like" Embracing Chaos on Facebook (just click the button to your right!) Follow Embracing Chaos on...

Field Trip Fun

I was lucky enough to be a chaperone on Connor's first kindergarten field trip. I got to meet his two best friends. We painted a pumpkin, rode on a hayride, and wandered a corn maze. I was so glad I got to go. He had a great time, as did I. He told me he was glad I came. He also told me: Mommy, you're my best friend.