Looking up

So, I wanted to write a nicer blog since yesterday was definitely geared on the downer side. Last night, I built Emerson’s play kitchen that I bought him for Christmas. The weather is ridiculously warm, so it’s hanging out on the back porch until I wrap it up tomorrow night. It is adorable! It took me so long to build it. I definitely ran into some problems, but the finished product did not disappoint. I bought a 115 piece set of play food too, which is absolutely adorable! I’m going to stock the kitchen, then set up his shopping cart and shopping basket with what doesn’t fit. It’s pretty cute though. I hope he enjoys it. He loves the play kitchen at daycare, so let’s hope this is a hit. I also have to get up his gas pump that goes with his car. That’s all I got him, but you know what, he has so many toys. He doesn’t need a lot. My parents went overboard anyways, so when we go to their house he will have TONS to open. 

Today, I am done at 11am. I’m going shopping for my last minute items. I’m really excited because I haven’t really had any time to myself to go shopping, or run errands in a long time. This is sort of my Christmas present to myself. It’s the little things, right? Tomorrow night, I’m going to set everything up, eat some sushi, have a glass of wine, and watch a Christmas movie. It sounds pretty Heavenly. I’m really excited to see Emerson open up his gifts on Christmas. I hope he is as excited as I am. I’m picking up items for a fun breakfast from Santa for Christmas morning. I also think I am going to invoke a no t.v. rule for at least some of the morning, so he spends time with me and his new toys. He is so obsessed with television. We only watch Disney, but still. Shutting it off is necessary sometimes. We’re going to my parent’s house on Christmas in two parts. We’re heading over pre-nap to open gifts, then heading back over post-nap for dinner. I think that’ll make everyone’s holiday a little more enjoyable. Less stressful to make Emerson comply to their non-baby proofed home for a span of hours. This way, we can break it into two. The drive isn’t far, so I don’t mind.

Last night, I made Grinch cookies for the daycare. I felt bad about forgetting about the Christmas party, so I sent in cookies with Em and he wore a Christmas shirt. I know we are winding down the days here, but I am trying to make up for some lost time. We are watching my nephew tomorrow, so I was thinking of taking the boys to do something festive. I’m not sure what. I guess I have the day to figure that out. Again, making up for some lost time while I can. I am just ready to put all of the negativity behind me. It was such a great year. It sucks that it started to go downhill at the end. I really didn’t want to end it feeling this way.

Some side bar items. I have been dating. That sounds crazy to even type out. There isn’t much to talk about at this point. When there is, I promise I will update. I have this fear that my blog will be found and I’ll be embarrassed about talking about it. There are a few people that I have had the pleasure of spending some time with. Again, it is nothing serious at this point, but I guess we will see where it leads. I don’t want to jinx anything yet. Alright, guys. I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas. Smooches!