Christmas was GREAT! We had excellent weather which meant we got to go on hikes and eat Christmas lunch outside by the pool! We also went to a boat parade. Unfortunately the pictures did not turn out great but it was still fun!
Brandon and I both got kindles and I LOVE IT!! I was hesitant because I love books so much, it was hard to imagine not turning paged and having to sit in awkward positions but you wont spend more than a few hours with me without me pulling it out to read! I also got a steam mop which cleans my floors like nobody's business! Brandon got a new head lamp which he loves and some other trinkets that amuse him greatly!
We spent new years in San Clemente but Brandon's family came to join in the fun! Again we had wonderful weather and spent a day walking along the tide pools!
Also, I found a job!! It is such a blessing to have one! I really wanted a teaching job but just couldn't find anything!! As for working outside of education, I was not qualified for most of what I found and have no experience outside of teaching! I finally found a nanny job which still allows me to teach even if it is not in a formal setting! There are two kids ages 22 months and 7 weeks! Some days are smooth and great while others are pretty chaotic (2 year olds on benadryl are now officially my worst nightmare!) We go to the park, the beach, and sing songs/read stories. I am excited to add the library to the list once they get a double stroller! The baby is tiny but she is a very happy and calm baby which is great for someone like me who has never had one kid to take care of all day let alone two! The two year old is very advanced for her age (given that she is not even technically 2 yet) and can talk well enough to communicate anything she wants to say. She can also count past 10, knows her ABC's, a few shapes and colors, and has a better memory than me! She also loves painting and stickers and has better fine motor skills than I have seen in some 4 year olds! Oh and she is a lefty!!
Brandon and I both got kindles and I LOVE IT!! I was hesitant because I love books so much, it was hard to imagine not turning paged and having to sit in awkward positions but you wont spend more than a few hours with me without me pulling it out to read! I also got a steam mop which cleans my floors like nobody's business! Brandon got a new head lamp which he loves and some other trinkets that amuse him greatly!
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| We had red and green waffles for breakfast... I ran out of green so it looks yellow, I'll do better next year! |
We spent new years in San Clemente but Brandon's family came to join in the fun! Again we had wonderful weather and spent a day walking along the tide pools!
Also, I found a job!! It is such a blessing to have one! I really wanted a teaching job but just couldn't find anything!! As for working outside of education, I was not qualified for most of what I found and have no experience outside of teaching! I finally found a nanny job which still allows me to teach even if it is not in a formal setting! There are two kids ages 22 months and 7 weeks! Some days are smooth and great while others are pretty chaotic (2 year olds on benadryl are now officially my worst nightmare!) We go to the park, the beach, and sing songs/read stories. I am excited to add the library to the list once they get a double stroller! The baby is tiny but she is a very happy and calm baby which is great for someone like me who has never had one kid to take care of all day let alone two! The two year old is very advanced for her age (given that she is not even technically 2 yet) and can talk well enough to communicate anything she wants to say. She can also count past 10, knows her ABC's, a few shapes and colors, and has a better memory than me! She also loves painting and stickers and has better fine motor skills than I have seen in some 4 year olds! Oh and she is a lefty!!
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| She found her Halloween costume in the closet when we went to get a jacket and insisted on wearing it! Strangers have never in my life been so friendly as they were that day as I pushed a cow along the beach in a car! |
