and to my surprise

our daughter is a "playa" she has been completely faking us out with still being sick! Last night she and I were up from 1 til 4 because her ear "hert" and she needed "medcin" G took her to the docs and found out nothing is wrong - just being a manipulator...... so tonight is tough love number 1. I'm sure we won't sleep but at least I'll be in our warm and cozy bed and not freezing my ass off in the rocking chair!
The time change is still an adjustment - I love how bright it is in the morning - makes it so much easier to get going - but at 4pm I'm ready for jammies, a warm fire and a hot toddy...
The holidays are fast approaching and we're going to Santa Fe for Thanksgiving yahoo. Nothing makes you more thankful then standing beside a mountain with your daughter and husband right there - in total silence and in complete awe of the beauty that surrounds you.....

and so it is....

I'm breathing a sigh of relief -bunny is playing with blocks, G is napping in "his" chair, the dog is chilling and I'm having my second cup of coffee and looking out across the tree tops -the yellows, reds and oranges are magnificent! Bunny is finally (touch wood) feeling better, although a relapse/whiny session is still possible.
Yesterday was a tough day - she slept through the night and was fine in the morning - until I said "no" to her -complete meltdown, sobbing,whining etc so it took 30 minutes to calm her down and then she fell asleep at 9:15 am!!! and slept for 2 hours!! needless to say things were a lot better after her nap although her schedule was completely screwed up.
We're going to Santa Fe for the Thanksgiving weekend and I'm so excited! I can't wait to have red and green chile on everything - not to mention seeing Brian and Jeanie and hopefully Delker! It will hopefully be exciting for Sierra too - first plane ride and all. Not long after that Christmas will be here and my family! Sierra is already asking about a Christmas tree and knows Santa Claus from her books but I don't think she really gets it yet! I have actually started shopping - just a few things but it's certainly not going to be a BIG Christmas for gifts -we'll be getting back to the family part of the holiday and not worry about the adults getting gifts - just the kids.....
Happy Sunday!