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

Where is the snow already? C'mon, it's December, and my kids want to try out their new boots!
Yes, it's that time of year again. We've actually put up lights on the house, the only ones on our street so far. The girls are in love with them. The tree is up and gets plugged in every day. My kids have always loved lights of all kinds. They're "children of light". This was Jeff's first time putting up lights on a house exterior, and he did a great job. We weren't able to put up quite as many as I might like, because one, it has been too freakin' cold, and two, we're depending on the single outdoor circuit in the garage. The last thing we need is a wiring overload.
So, what else have we done? Well, most of the shopping is done. We were fortunate to attend a toy swap in Mom's stake, so the girls are covered. I just need to get it wrapped. I've gotten a few things for Jeff, mostly practical. I hope he likes them! I've been listening to Christmas music since July, and I'm just hoping I don't get sick of it before the big day.
We have a few other things coming up before then. One, I am getting a partial in place of my lower teeth. We haven't been able to afford crowns, and now there isn't enough left, so I'm just getting it over with and hoping that in the future we can afford implants. The other thing coming up is a certain two year olds birthday! Dang, I can't BELIEVE she is that old already! I have yet to figure out what to get her that the other two won't snitch. I don't think we'll have a big family party; I'm just too big and heavy right now, and number four is kicking the kee-rud out of me! Next year, hopefully, will be different.
It's amazing how much changes in a year. I plan to go in and get my thyroid tested after the pregnancy, see if that is part of the reason why I'm always so tired and cranky. I'd be willing to bet it's either that or the adrenals or both. I would love to have some energy for once, so I'm not always barking at the kids. Then, there is so much to be done around the house and yard. I'm grateful for winter this year simply because it means I can stop feeling guilty about not getting outside and getting stuff done!
So I guess it's time to start making my New Year's Resolutions. I might even get them posted, if I remember! Till then, I'll just be surviving the holiday season. I hope.
Merry Christmas, everybody, and I hope you truly do have a good New Year.