Friday fill-in on Saturday!

1. Said the night wind to the little lamb, __why aren't you sleeping___.
2. The first Noel, the angel did say, __this is the reason for the season___.
3. __no hills it is pretty flat here___, Over the hills and everywhere.
4. It came upon the midnight clear, _a windy-wind____.
5. __release all your burdens___, Let your heart be light.
6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing __and sing loud and proud and don't be afraid___.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _watching Christmas movies and making fudge____, tomorrow my plans include _watching Christmas movies, listening to Christmas music, and wrapping Christmas presents ____ and Sunday, I want to _well I don't want to but I will be cleaning the house____!

And the answers for real!

1. Said the night wind to the little lamb, _do you hear what I hear____.
2. The first Noel, the angel did say, _as to certain poor shepherds in fields as they lay____.
3. _Go tell it on the mountain__, Over the hills and everywhere.
4. It came upon the midnight clear, _that glorious song of old____.
5. _Have yourself a Merry little Christmas____, Let your heart be light.
6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing _from your own front porch___.
7. See # 7 above Special thanks to carols.org for help with #'s 4 and 5

This weather is too wacky for words!

So today is December 18, 2008. It is approximately one week until Christmas and it is 78 degrees outside--yeah you read right!!! Earlier this week it was 40+ with a windchill of 32+, and overnight lows in the 30's. Now I am not saying that I don't like the warm weather but going from 75 one day to 40 the next takes a toll on the body. Mine is so confused it doesn't know if it should be sweating or shivering! According to the 10 day forecast our low tonight will be 63, but the low Sunday night will be 30--the weather here is crazy! I feel for my family in Minnesota where winter is always damn cold, but at least it is consistent!

Fill In Fun-- for 12/12/08

Thank you to my sister for finding Friday Fill-In!

1. Snow _balls____.
2. I'm looking forward to _Christmas Day____.
3. _Xander____ is the best __son___ ever!
4. One of my favorite old tv shows is _Full House____.
5. I'm done with _cold weather____.
6. The most enjoyable thing around the holidays is _Christmas music and FOOD____.
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to _working on scrapbook____, tomorrow my plans include _spending time with Chris and Xander____ and Sunday, I want to _look at Christmas lights____!

It's beginning to look a lot like...

Christmas?!?!? Wait no it's not! It did feel very wintry yesterday, and we did get some snow, but alas, it is sunny and warmer today, with no trace of the light dusting-it's as though it didn't happen, just a figment of the imagination! Although I miss the beauty of snow, and how it makes everything look magical, I do not miss the cold! My body has adjusted to the heat of living in the southern part of the country.

Things I am Thankful For

1. My wonderful husband Chris..we celebrated our 10th wedding anniversary on November 25th! I love you soooooooo much!
2. My beautiful little boy Alexander! You and your father are my heart. I enjoy every second I have with you! You amaze and delight me at every turn!
3. My family--we were lucky enough to have both Chris' mom and my mom and dad here the last couple of weeks! It was great that they drove down to see us, but the visits were too short! It makes me realize what a great set of parents I have and how much they love me! I miss them so much!
4. My sisters--oh, how I miss them! I also realized how much more I love them, and how special they are to me, and how I would feel if I lost one of them. My brother-in-law lost his sister right before Thanksgiving and it makes my heart ache to think about losing one of my sisters. I love you two!
5. My friends--I miss you all so much and am thankful that you are only a phone call or e-mail away!
6. My health--other than a few aches and pains I am feeling pretty good!
7. My home--I am thankful to have a roof over my head, and in this stressed economy, that is a lot!
8. My freedom--thank you to the men and woman who serve our country and protect what I hold dear!

Although Thanksgiving was a few days ago, I am thankful for these things everyday!

For my husband

In approximately 19 days we will be celebrating our 10th wedding anniversary, and 16 years of being together. It seems like just yesterday that I met you for the first time, you and I have grown up together over the last 16 years. Chris you are the light of my life, you bring me such joy, and fill my heart with so much love. Thank you for loving me and giving me your heart. Last year you gave me what no other person ever can, our beautiful son, and for that I will forever be grateful. The two of you are the most important people in my life, and I am so thankful for each and every moment we have. I don't want either of you to go a moment with out knowing how much I love you! And as our wedding song says "I cross my heart, and promise to, give all I've got to give to make all your dreams come true. In all the world, you'll never find, a love as true as mine." I look forward to the next 50+ years with you raising our child(ren), and growing old together. As Randy Travis says ours is "a love without end, amen"! Forever yours, your loving wife

For my son

It has been said that there is nothing like the love a parent has for a child, and this did not ring true until I had you. Xander, I love you so much that my heart feels like it will burst. You make me laugh, you make me cry, you let me see things through your eyes, and explore with you. I see the wonder in your eyes when you see something new, or realize you can do something you've never done before. I see the pride when you accomplish something new, and the disappointment and frustration when you realize you can't do it. You make me want to be a better person. You make me want to make this world a better place, not only for you, my sweet innocent boy, but for all the people living on it. Today you are 17 months old, and although you don't know it, you have made my world a better place. I love you from the top of my head to the bottom of my feet, you are my everyday! Mom