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Knock Knock

by Monica on December 31, 2009

Who’s there?

Probably no one.

Goodness knows I’ve not given any of you reason to come around here lately. I’ve posted nothing. Nada. Not a thing-a-ling in a couple of weeks. This may have been my longest blogging dry spell since the birth of things 1, 2 and 3.

Why so quiet around here? Well, it’s been anything but quiet! My in-laws moved out of our home and into their own brand-spanking-new house just in time for the holidays…and for 7 relatives from NY to come for a visit. 4 of the aforementioned NY’ers are still here until this weekend. The kids have been “super super busy” trying to keep everyone adequately entertained.

Oh, and we also had another fantabulous house guest last week. You may recognize him.

santa in our home

My children now think I’m like the coolest mom EVER because I “sneaked on Santa” and got this awesome picture for them. Split kept saying, “Wow Mom! I didn’t think ANYONE could sneak on Santa like that.”

Yeah, I’m sure this new cool status will fade quickly, so I’m going to enjoy it while I can. If you want in on the fun, just check out Capture The Magic to find out how you “sneak on Santa” and get a picture that gives you instant rock-star status with the kids!

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It’s the Most Wonderful Time of the Year

by Monica on November 27, 2009

elfonshelfJimmy (our Elf on the Shelf) has returned to us.  He sits up on his perch and spies on Sweet, Split and Snap all day. He flies back to the North Pole to give a full report to Santa each night and then magically reappears in a different spot somewhere in our home by the next morning.

I can’t tell you how delighted I am to have Jimmy on my team. He inspires the peapod squad in a way I’ve been unable to. Do I love lying to my children? Well, of course not. But gracious…Jimmy is a miracle worker.

One mention of his tattle-tale flights to the North Pole and they almost always fall in line.

Welcome back, Jimmy. Here’s hoping you help my stress level to taper a bit. I love you, man.

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Simple Gifts

November 13, 2009

With Christmas quickly approaching, those obnoxious toy commercials are airing at an alarming rate. And the message being pounded into our consumerism-driven heads is “Buy this! Buy that!” But you know what I’ve noticed? Our children don’t actually play with most of their toys. No, they (like most other kids, I suspect) are just as [...]

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