Surgery Went Well

Nana had her thyroid removed today and all went well. Mom said her throat is really hurting and her neck from the way they positioned her to operate, so I am sure she will have a few days of not feeling her best. She is expected home tomorrow. She will stay with my mom for a few days while she recovers.

I must say it is cold here!!! Thinking of my family out of state and how lucky they are not to live through Chicago winters. I had to take Buster to the groomer today and the short distance from my car to the lady's house made my coat crunchy. Nicholas had preschool cancelled even! Now personally I didn't think it was that bad, but I also kept inside most of the day.

On a positive note I have had an order come in from a random google search for my business. That was exciting as it's a good feeling knowing that I can be searched now and there is interest. I have quite a few things I am working on and my mother-in-law has a very crafty friend that is going to work with me to get a few more things designed. I am excited for that and plan to do a few craft shows in the Spring if I can get a booth before they fill up. I am also looking into getting a jewelry line going with mother's bracelets and these stamped necklaces, which are adorbale. As soon as I find the right one and can work out a wholesale account, I will get it going online.

Here are a few pictures I promised....

New work bench!

Nicholas and our neighbor Ruby at pre-school

Happy New Year

The night before Santa...

Some News

I didn't have the best week last week. I was laid off on Thursday. Great timing I must say, no notice and the slowest hiring time of the year. I may take unemployment for a while and stay home with the boys atleast until the right job comes along. I was there for 3 years, so it was hard to walk away, but I am a firm believer in things happen for a reason, so I am sure there are "plans" for me. One things for sure Little Peanut Designs will definantly get a bit more of my attention!!

Had a nice weekend with my Dad in town. He always get the "firecracker" going in the house and we get things done around here that we put off. He got our gate fixed, so we can finally feel secure with Andrew walking around upstairs. We also spent time at Jay's, having dinner and playing with the boys. Nicholas of course wanted to stay with Grampy and Uncle JJ, so they got to spend some QT time with him.

On a sad note, Matt's Grandma hasn't received the best news. She went to the doctor and they said she has fluid in her brain and unfortunately with her age, they do not recommend draining it. She has been through so much, I cannot believe how strong she is. Seeing her change before everyone's eyes is heartbreaking. She isn't herself anymore and if you know Grandma you know this isn't her. She's sharp and funny and tells it how it is. Cannot begin to explain how much she means to us and to our boys...Please pray for her, send her a card let her know your thinking of her, and please hope along with us that she gets through this and doesn't suffer along the way.

Not much else new. Getting things done around the house, while the weather is bad. We don't feel like going out much. I am so looking forward to summer....

Missy

Happy New Year

Hello Everyone! My New Years Resolution: Become a Blogger. Okay, well not exactly my resolution, but it was something I have contemplated doing for months. I like to update family and friends, especially with cute stories and pictures of my sweet baby boys, so instead of the website I used to send, I am going to give this a try.

Holidays are here and gone. We really enjoyed it this year as Nicholas was so into it. He woke me up Christmas morning, so excited he could barely talk, lip quivering, as he explained to me that Santa had came and ate the milk and cookies. He HAD to show me, so we went downstairs, so I could see for myself. He was so excited that there were crumbs on the plate and that the reindeer had eaten the carrots he left. I don't think I will ever forget this morning, nor him and the way he was the entire holiday, so grateful for all he got, even socks and underwear. I think him saying "N for Nicholas" when he found his presents will always ring in my ear as well. And little brother Andrew was a lot of fun this year too. To think last year, at this time, he was a tiny little peanut. He got into the opening, liked tearing the paper, and loved playing with the new things he got.

I will leave you with a sweet story about the boys. The other day Nicholas was crying because I would't let him have something, do something (cannot recall), well Andrew did not like that he was crying apparently, as he walked over to Nicholas, climbed in his lap, put his arms around his neck, and sat and hugged him. Tears, yes............of course I did, knowing how much these boys love each other, how they sense the others emotions, and want nothing more than to make it better. Ahh people say just wait, that may be true, but for now I am enjoying every moment of this.

Happy New Year

Love, Missy