It's a marshmallow world in the winter

Seeing all these sweet baby fat rolls makes me think of a Michelin man or, in keeping with this month's challenge, marshmallows. I do love this "carol" especially when sung by Sammy Davis, Jr.

What mommy is not thrilled when seeing her baby nice and fat? I love this little chubb and thank God for him every single day!

Okay, I must also admit that this daily Christmas carol post challenge is challenging. I could use some encouragement, cheering on, etc. So, please leave me a post and tell me to keep going. I'd love to know who is reading this blog. I see all sorts of wacky towns on my site meter and wonder what nice people are taking a few minutes to see what's up with me and my fellas. :) So, help a gal out!

The President of the "Aint Missing a Meal Club"

PS - Props to my blog friend, Janice, for my new header! She sells some great stuff. Let me know if you need her contact info! She's great and oh so helpful to clueless people like me!

Stink. Stank. Stunk.

Nice cheery title, huh? It was better than the alternative which was, "You're a three decker saurkraut and toadstool sandwich with arsenic sauce." (Can you guess the song now?)

No, I'm not speaking of the guy who cut me off in the mall parking lot (didn't happen) but rather to this dumb croup/ear infection bug that has been a part of my son's life for way too long. It was like this last year as well. Starting in late August, we basically are in three stages of sickness: about to get an ear infection/croup, sick with ear infection/croup or getting over ear infection/croup. Stink. Stank. Stunk.

Today's video is Jon David talking about going to the doctor. The random noise you hear is Thomas the Tank Engine's whistle going off for some strange reason.

It also stinks because we have to miss my nephew's birthday party tomorrow.

Another thing in the stink category is the diaper rash we are sure to battle as a result of the antibiotic. I try to keep up on the whole dirty diaper thing but it really does not seem to matter. The red bum is almost as bad as the actual illness.

Lastly, I am more than a little bitter that despite the fact that I am also sick with a stuffy nose, I still can smell my sons' very offensive diapers. What gives!!!!???!!!

I Saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus

Christmas came a little early for me. I received the most beautiful stocking made for me by JD's mom. She is known for her needlepoint skills and has even made a beautiful purse for me one year for Christmas. But, this year she outdid herself with my "Mommy kissing Santa Claus" stocking. The incredible detail is hard to capture on film but it truly is just spectacular. What a treat!

And I needed a treat because we are once again a sick household with the possible exception of Josiah (who has seemed a tiny bit snorty at times). I have been able to stay strong the past few months when JD and Jon David have been sick. But, I was not able to stay free of the germs this time. So, my pretty stocking made a snorty blogging mom happy. :)

Here are pictures of Jon David's stocking from last year (incredible as you can see) and JD's stocking made about 30 years ag0 (also beautiful).

A picture of my snorty big boy who wore his PJs all day.

And my I-think-he's-still-not-sick baby who is sometimes stuck in the pack & play to keep big brother from coughing in his face (something big brother is quite good at doing):

Do you see what I see?

Playing hide-n-seek with Jon David goes one of two ways. Usually, he hides and once you find him, he giggles, "More hiding!" So, you find him again. Trick is, he does not move. That's right, he stays in the same spot. And when you play along and ask yourself (out loud), "Hmmm - where is Jon Jon? Is he up in the tree??", he will respond to your questions with a "no" or "yeah." Or, the other option is for him to tell you where to hide and he'll come find you. It's great fun and I do love it. See for yourself. :)

O' Christmas Tree

I just love having a Christmas tree and really never tire of looking at it. Ours, like probably everyone else's, tells our family history. We have the ornaments from our honeymoon, this year's trip to Hawaii, a few hot air balloons to remind us of our romantic engagement and those with photos in them. I have been giving my mom an ornament every year with the date on it for 30 years now. It's neat to see them on her tree. I'd like to continue that tradition with our boys.

Here are some pictures of my big boy in front of the tree in his new outfit from his Granmommy. Look closely, there are trains on the shirt (thus the big smile!).

Santa Baby...

All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth!

Yes, we are teething! Poor Josiah has even been fussy which is quite unusual for the mellow chap. His hands are constantly in his mouth and his fingers are getting quite a workout. Jon David got his first two teeth on the same day in April (at 5 months) and I hear babies actually teethe for a really long time before you see any results. If he's like his big brother, the teeth will come in fast and furious. Oh the fun!! ;)

And to make things extra fun, big brother is getting his 2-year molars and has all the fun symptoms that go with that. We're one big teething household!

A trip down memory lane... Jon David, April 2006, 5 months