I am so head over heals in love with our daughter. Cadence is going through the ultimate "LOOK AT ME I'M SO CUTE!" phase. We went to a kids Christmas party last night at my work and it was cuddle, cuddle cuddle. She wanted to eat sitting on my lap, and then when Santa was there she wanted me to hold her and hug her and give kisses. If she was toilet trained, I would love to keep her this small forever!
We are all going through the crazy Christmas rush right now. I don't think our family is unique in that situation, and I think this year we are doing better in some ways and then worse in other ways. Gift wise, we are on a strict budget. Trying to save for a wedding and other must-haves (new glasses, new couch, dental visits, dog stuff, etc) has us getting a little creative with our purchases. I do think everyone will like what we are giving, although to be fair most people don't usually throw a fit if their gift isn't what they were hoping for. I think we are going to get our tree this coming weekend. That is my favourite tradition around the holidays.
I remember when we were younger, my maternal grandparents had this crazy silver Christmas tree that had the lights built in. I always loved their tree so much, because the silver of the branches would throw the lights, and all of their decorations (or at least the majority of them) were home made. There was always something cool and new to discover in their tree. I don't remember much about my paternal memere's tree, but I know we had one. Now when I think of Christmas at my memere's place its lights strung up in the shape of a tree, an intricate DIY Santa village, Santa's throne and home made ornaments hung all over carpet covered walls. This will likely be our last Christmas celebrating at her house which is sad but I am trying to work it out to make it the best Christmas for her.
In other news, we are starting the process of buying a house. Baby steps, of course, but we want to make sure we are being smart about things. Chris and I both REALLY want a house, but with a wedding coming up and all those other expenses mentioned above, saving for a house too would be too hard. So through next year we are working at improving our credit and cutting expenses etc so we can buy a house and not be strapped for cash or struggling in other areas.
Chris's grandmother was admitted to the hospital last week. She seems to be doing ok right now, and will be home before we know it, but Chris is really worried. He won't say anything (typical Chris) but if you read this, maybe send some positive energy and prayers to his gram and also to his family in general. Get well soon gram!
Other than that, no real news to report. Chris is good both work and otherwise. I am good with work etc. Cadence is, of course, awesome.
