Cookies by Kim

I know I'm pretty crazy, y'all, there's no need to mention it. I'm known for taking on more than I can chew, but still trying to do it all, and do it well (even if it kills me!). Nothing more can be said about my latest venture.

Back at Christmastime (which I still need to post pictures from!), Chris and I decided that I would put a post on Facebook offering people the chance to purchase Christmas cookies for Santa. In my mind, I would take orders during the week, bake all weekend, and have cookies ready for Christmas Eve when Santa would arrive. Everyone would be happy, and I'd have some extra money, which is always nice. :) Little did I know how big it was going to get!

I made almost 30 dozen cookies during that 2 week time span! Since then I have come up with a logo, Facebook page, and had lots of orders to keep me busy! I made almost 15 dozen cookies in January alone, and have another 9 to make this weekend just for Valentine's Day! I've got parties booked up until June already, too! 

I'll let you all in on a little secret... I'm secretly hoping that this will take off and I'll be able to use it to somehow spend more time with my family. Maybe it will allow me to take a half-time music position in Klein, or stay home all-together (have I mentioned how expensive childcare is???????) with cookie money supplementing our savings account.

I know that God has a perfect plan for my life, and He hasn't led me astray so far, so I guess I'll just have to trust that He led me down this path at this time in my life for a reason. Now it's my job to work as hard as I can and see where it takes me!

Here are just some of what I've done in the past month and a half. 

Elise Found Her Foot!

I know that I haven't been keeping up with milestones for Elise like I did with the other two, but life has just gotten so out of control busy! 

At 4.5 months old, Elise has found her foot! She's awfully close to rolling over from her back to front, too, which I must say seems too soon! What is it with my kids wanting to grow up so fast... One kid losing teeth, one kid getting them, one in kindergarten, one just born. Crazy how fast it goes by.

First Lost Tooth

If it wasn't official before, it now is. My boy is growing up. Way. Too. Fast.

Evan came to us about 2 weeks ago saying that he couldn't eat dinner that night because his tooth sort of hurt. I had actually just been talking to a coworker that very day about when I thought he would have his first loose tooth. I should have knocked on wood, I guess. :)

Anyway, when he said that I thought I would just check it out, and what'dya know, but the bottom front right tooth is loose! He's actually really being good with it, not playing with it with his tongue and all. I'm guessing in about 2 weeks it will actually fall out. Brushing teeth is a nightmare, though! 

I can't believe my big boy is so big.

Love you, Evan.

excuse the boogers... :)

Update: Evan lost his tooth while we were away at TMEA, on Aubrie's 4th birthday! While Chris and I were waiting to eat dinner in San Antonio, I got a text from my Mom saying that he had lost the tooth while in the bath. My Mom said that she saw something fly across the bathtub, and then heard Evan say, "I lost my tooth! I lost my tooth!" After a few frantic minutes of searching for the tooth and hoping that it hadn't gone down the drain, they found it on the bath mat outside of the tub. We tried to talk Evan into writing a note to the tooth fairy asking her to wait to take the tooth until his parents were back in town, but he quickly said no to that idea. The Tooth Fairy brought him $3 for his tooth! As soon as we returned, he promptly informed us that he had 2 more loose teeth, as well! He's definitely growing too fast... Although, I have to admit that I can't wait to see him with all of those gaps!

The Last 3 Months...

Well, no one is surprised that I haven't posted anything in the last 3 months, are they? I thought not. Life has been so exciting and busy, that I just haven't spared the time to write it all down. I know I will regret that, seeing as how I can't remember the funny things that the kids say 1 day after, much less 3 months later...

Where to start? Here's what I remember from the first days after Elise was born... Gas. I remember her being so gassy, that we had many sleepless nights due to her being uncomfortable and crying. I spent many nights sleeping on our new couch while Elise slept upright in the baby swing. She really did not like having gas, and let us know about it! 

After she matured a bit and got used to the gas, she became such a happy baby! She reminds us of Aubrie in her features, but of Evan in her demeanor and expressions. She is a typical third baby and goes with the flow in most cases, although is still able to let us know if she has something to say. :) My Mom says that she reminds her of me when I was a baby. I hope that is true, and that she continues to have a happy outlook on life as she grows.

Evan is doing really well in kindergarten! His favorite subject is Art, although he really likes everything. I'm so happy with his school, and am constantly saying a prayer of thanks for the ability to let him grow up in such a good school environment. So far, he has made all "E's" on his report card, aside from one "S," and "green" days all but 2 of the semester, when he was put on "pink"; 1. for not putting up a math station the first time the teacher asked, and 2. talking when the teacher was talking (although, he was quick to point out that his name was erased for good behavior later...). I'm so proud of my Little Man, and the person that he is and also who he is becoming. 

Aubrie has been doing really well at daycare. Her teachers are always bragging on both her and Evan. I hope that they read this one day and know how proud I am of them every time I hear someone say that. She is growing so fast, and the toddler look is slowly fading away into a rambunctious "kid." One day Chris and I looked at her and knew that something had changed with her looks; she was no longer my little baby girl, but a bright young girl giving us a glimpse of her future self. 

The other major thing that happened was me going back to work on December 9th. It was so hard! I knew that it was going to be difficult, and I started to prepare myself about a month ahead of time. Every time I looked at Elise, I would hold back the tears, knowing that time was just ticking away. Finally, the day was here, and I had to drop her off and drive away. I made the mistake of going with Chris to drop her off, and cried the entire way to work! On top of that, I was stressed because she didn't (and still doesn't, really) like to take a bottle. But she did just fine, and has everyone wrapped around her exquisite little finger. :)

There is no way for me to sum up the rest of the 3 months, except maybe in pictures. I only hope that one day when I'm old, and pictures are the only thing reminding me of these moments, that they will be enough. Haha, so there are a lot of pictures, as I want to remember every moment.