Sunday, December 20, 2009

Up on the rooftop...

Reindeers pause. Nope, it's just me! I had to fix the lights that had fallen. While up there, RJ started singing this song! :)


This is it. The last day of the DBC. I hope that this has jumpstarted my blogging. I would like to be a little more current with the happenings of the Thibodeaux family.


For now, I leave you with the picture used on our Christmas card!




On the first day of Christmas....

The Thibodeauxs cleaned for 4.5 hours. But hey, my house looks great now! :) It was well worth it. And I can relax the rest of my vacation!

My post is late tonight. Sorry. I was doing soooo good with the DBC. But, since Robert hired a babysitter tonight and we got to go shopping and to dinner with some good friends, I think it was well worth it! :)

Friday, December 18, 2009

I'll be home for Christmas...

We are officially on Christmas vacation!! WOOHOO!!! Don't have to go back to work until January 4th!

We don't have a lot planned, which is kind of how I like it. I am a busy body, and I'm sure we'll do something almost every day. But we only have 3 days planned.

Tomorrow, Robert and I have hired a sitter, and we are going to find Santa. I can't wait. RJ is at the fun stage of it all!!

Thursday, December 17, 2009

I'm Gettin' Nuttin' For Christmas

Mommy and Daddy are mad
I'm gettin' nuttin' for Christmas
Cause I ain't been nuttin' but bad!

This is RJ's theme song this week. He has gotten in trouble 2 days in a row. UGH!

I'm still debating on allowing him to attend his Christmas party tomorrow. I do plan on him going, he just doesn't know that I've made up my mind! :)

Wednesday, December 16, 2009

We Wish You A Merry Christmas

This is the song that RJ has been singing all afternoon since I picked him up from school today. So, from our family to yours:

We Wish You A Merry Christmas
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
And A Happy New Year!

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Oh Holy Night!

Well, today, my hubby turned 33! WOW! He still looks good! :)

I didn't bring work home for the first time since I don't know when!

My children amaze me more and more each day. RJ with his intelligence, and Trevor with his learning to put sentences together.

Only 3 days left of school until a long awaited break!

Monday, December 14, 2009

Do You Hear What I Hear?

Tomorrow is Robert's birthday. RJ and I went to Dollar General this evening to get supplies to create the Perfect Birthday Cake! While there, this song was playing over the speakers. RJ asked, "Mommy, do you hear what I hear?" I said, yes...the music playing. He said, "No, that's your song!" So, who knew that this was my song! :) I do like the song and I always sing along, but I sing along with all of the Christmas Carols.

Sunday, December 13, 2009

What Child Is This?

RJ - woke up yesterday morning with a red face. I mean RED face. It looked like a rash, so my first thought was the he was allergic to something he ate or drank. I gave him Benadryl. I checked his temperature - perfectly normal! So we decided to see if it got better or worse before we did anything else. This morning, it was worse. The rash had spread to his arms and started to spread to his torso. Urgent Care - here we come! We baffled the doctor. We don't have fever, we are eating and drinking normally. We are acting like a normal 5-year-old. So, what's the problem? Hmmm....We'll do a strep test. GREAT! Just what we need when we only have 5 days left before our long awaited vacation. Strep test came back negative. So, that's not it. Hmmm....could just be allergies and a sinus infection. His nose is clogged, he's been snoring, his ears are cloudy. So, we left with 3 prescriptions. Oh what fun!

Trevor - has been the fussiest he's ever been today. What is going on? What child is this? He has cried or thrown a fit over EVERYTHING! He should be napping now, but for some reason, I hear noises coming from upstairs. This can only mean one thing - Early Bed Time Tonight!!!

We went and bought presents for their Christmas parties at school. The parties are not until Friday, but they have to take their presents tomorrow. So, we'll be wrapping after nap time. RJ loves helping with the wrapping.

Until tomorrow.....Have a great day!!!!

Saturday, December 12, 2009

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Tell me why RJ does NOT like this song!!! He does not like the fact that I would do such a thing. I am only supposed to kiss daddy! And him and Trevor. Not Santa!!

Kids are sooo great and funny! :) They bring such joy.

Well, the boys went shopping today for my Christmas presents. I am taking them this afternoon to buy Robert's birthday and Christmas presents. Is it bad of me that I am going to buy another present tomorrow, when I have a $10 off coupon? I sure hope not.

Have a great weekend!

Friday, December 11, 2009

All I want for Christmas is My Two Front Teeth...

Not really. But, I would like, in the words of Miss Congeniality, "World Peace." Okay, really just peace at work. I am soooo looking forward to my vacation....it can't come soon enough. Only 5 days left of work!

Today was really rough at work. I had a situation arise, where my morals came into play. I was raised in a Christian home and I always strive to treat others the way I would want to be treated. So, that's what I stuck to today...even though others were trying to make me say things about others. I REFUSE!!

On a lighter note: Today, Santa came to visit the boys at daycare. They got to wear their pajamas to school! I wish I could! :)


Thursday, December 10, 2009

Jingle Bells

Today was the annual Wassail at CISD. Now that I have an administrative position, I get to serve the community and staff for an hour. Santa and Mrs. Claus always make an appearance. The school choirs and bands perform as well.

So, today, at 3 pm, I went and picked up the boys early from daycare and took them to the Admin building. They needed to see Santa! While there, they listened nicely to a choir sing. When the choir was done, RJ got on the risers and started singing Jingle Bells! :)

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

Santa Claus is coming to town...

A little background information: My brother (Bubba) is a firefighter in Arlington, TX. He was living in an apartment, and just recently bought his first house (He's looking forward to his $8,000 thanks to Obama). It is located in Burleson, TX.

This song came on the radio the other day, and RJ sang, "Santa Claus is coming to Texas and to Arlington." So, I chuckled. Too cute! He proceeded to tell me that Santa had to go to Arlington to visit Bubba. I said "You are right!" He then asked me what Bubba wanted for Christmas. I wasn't sure, so I asked him to think about it. A few moments later, he said, "I know! Bubba needs a new hunting hat."

So, there you have it. Santa Claus is coming to Texas and to Arlington! I'm not in the mood to explain that Bubba doesn't live in Arlington anymore. Why ruin the fun?

Tuesday, December 8, 2009

Joy to the World

The last few weeks at work have been really stressful. I don't think that I have ever felt so miserable at my job. I feel that I am not being successful and effective.

With that being said, I am constantly reminded of a love that is unconditional. Today the song that keeps playing in my head is "If God is for us, who can be against us? No power on Earth can take His love away."

Although my life seems bogged down in stress and work, I would like to think about the Joys that I have in my life. I have an amazing husband. He supports me in everything I do. He was there for me when I went back to school to get my masters degree. He is encouraging me to follow my dreams and apply to go back to school to receive my doctoral degree. He is WONDERFUL! I have also been blessed with 2 great children. RJ and Trevor truly are the loves of my life. I am so thankful that God has chosen me to raise them.

As we enter into this season, please remember this family. http://bandssullivan.blogspot.com/

Happy Holidays!!

Monday, December 7, 2009

Sleigh Ride

So, this time last year, I was dreaming about a white Christmas and going for a sleigh ride. We went to Colorado last year for a whole week. So, my dream came true.

This year, we are staying home. Home, here in Baytown. Probably won't be a white Christmas. Probably won't have a sleigh ride. But, will enjoy being at home with my boys!

Sunday, December 6, 2009

December Blog Challenge

So, a childhood friend from Beaumont, who now lives in the Humble area, has started this with some of her friends a few years ago. I am joining this year!!








Birthdays!

It's been a while since I last posted. The month of November has come and gone, and we are now 6 days into December. Where did the time go?

Interesting events from November:
* RJ turned 5
* We went camping for part of our Thanksgiving holiday
* We hosted Thanksgiving dinner for the Thibodeaux family
* We decorated for Christmas

Interesting events from December (so far):
* Trevor turned 2
* RJ found a Christmas present hiding place

More to come soon! I will post some pictures of my cute boys too!