Britney's New Ride

The other day we got a memo in Britney's agenda. It told us to bring her to the community center at 8:30 this morning. She would need her memo to get a ticket for a bike raffle. I am still sick, so Kevin said he would take her. When they got there, she got a ticket for the bike. Kevin was told she would be receiving a bike and not have to enter her ticket into the raffle! How cool is that? The kids got to choose which bike they wanted and were still going to be able to pick out another gift. The teachers from the area schools choose 1 student from each of their classes to go to these events. Britney was picked by her teacher. I think is nice the teacher thought of her. I think Britney felt special today too. Now all we need is some training wheels and she's got a new ride!

Chuck E Cheese

Here is a picture of Britney and her "boyfriend" Toby. Britney and I met up with him and his parents last Monday night. They recently moved to a different city and before they left, we exchanged phone numbers and addresses. Since Toby moved, all he talks about is Britney and how much he misses her. His mom called us Monday after school and invited us to Chuck E Cheese to celebrate Toby's 6th Birthday. It was just the 2 kids, me and his parents. His real party is tomorrow, but we won't be able to make it. The kids had fun and we will get together again during the Christmas Break. Toby is a sweet kid and Britney is so funny when she is around him. Young love. Gotta love it!

Christmas Decorating

We got our "real" tree on Saturday. In the past, we have had artificial ones. I didn't feel like getting it down from the attic and putting it together, so we gave in and got a real one. We set it all up and let it loosen up for the day/night. I went to work on Sunday and when I got home, Britney and I decorated it. It looks pretty good. I also decorated the bushes out front and I have a wreath with prelit lights on the door. I will be tying my big red bows on the carriage lights tomorrow.

We got some of our shopping started for the kids, so we are doing good!

I will probably go out this week and pick up a few more things. I need to buy a grab gift for my work party on Friday night too.

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas...minus the snow!!

Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Just wanted to Wish everyone a Happy, Safe Thanksgiving! I hope all the turkey dinners come out fabulous and everyone goes home stuffed just like a turkey. For all of you crazy people heading out for Black Friday, have fun and think of me at work at 6am!

Happy 7th Birthday, Tyler!!!

I can't believe that 7 years ago today, my little buddy Tyler was born. He was such a good baby, slept good for us and everything!

Tyler being diagnosed with autism has challenged not only him, but us as well. He strives to be the best and there are days that you would not even know he is autistic.

He is the light of my life and I can't picture my life without my little buddy.

Happy Birthday, Tyler!!

Love,
Momma, Daddy, and Britney x0x0

Nice Compliment

This morning I packed the kids in the van, sick and all and went to the grocery store. I needed to get the rest of our Thanksgiving meal. I had one kid in the seat part of the cart and another sitting where the food would soon be. As we maneuvered through the store and the cart filled up, the kids needed to walk with me. Britney helped me push while Tyler guided us at the front. We got everything we needed without any protest from the kids as to when we would be done or freaking out because they wanted something and made our way to the check out. There was an older woman in front of us and she turns to me and said that she had seen us throughout the store and wanted to compliment me on how well behaved my kids were. She said she has NEVER seen children act so good. I politely thanked her, all the while feeling horrible with this darn cold/flu bug. I told her I was actually suprised the kids were so good for me too considering they are sick and Tyler is autistic. She just smiled and loaded her things up in her cart. After she was done, she turns to us again and told us to have a good day and Happy Thanksgiving. I told her the same. It made me feel good that people notice that I am not a horrible parent, even though I question myself all the time.

Thanksgiving Break

The kids will be on Thanksgiving break as of 2:45 this afternoon. I'm not sure what we will do this weekend. Kevin is in Vegas till Monday night. I might take the kids bowling. I want to get them some jackets, so will probably take a ride to Jc Penney for their big sale tomorrow. We have had some really cold weather this week. We are all paying for it too with bad colds! I feel so run down and I need to get better. I am scheduled to work Tuesday from 7:30 till 1:30 and again on Friday from 6am-2:30! Kevin will be shopping by himself on Black Friday again this year unless I can find someone to work for me. Don't you just love the holidays???