So much to do...So much to say!!

I haven't blogged for a while...I am going back to work tomorrow so I thought I had better get an update on here before I get too behind. I am a list-maker. I make lists of everything I need to get done. I like the feeling of accomplishment when I cross something off. Chris always thinks he is funny and he will add things like "breathe" or "eat" to my list. Anyway, my list for the last few days has been a mile long. I have just about everything checked off. But, there are still several things on there that I would have liked to have finished before my holiday was through. Oh well. None of my projects are going anywhere! Unfortunately, I have not been able to complete many of the items on my list because I am experiencing what must be a migraine. I have had migraines before--especially during pregnancy. But, I never really got a headache. I would get funny vision things and sort of a dull numbness in my head (haha--don't make jokes) and nausea. The docs say they are migraines. Well, last night I was reading to Augi and I started to see some fuzzy spots in my vision. Then, I saw a line on the page. Well, I couldn't focus. This went on for about 5 minutes, then BAM! A horrible pain on one side of my head. I have really been able to keep it under control with Tylenol and lying down. Ug. No fun.
I have enjoyed my time with the kids, but I am ready to go back to work. I have said this a million times and I will say it again...I really wish I could work 20 hours a week. It seems like the perfect amount of time for mommy time and professional time. I just need to find that big pot of money or a job that pays super well AND gives me insurance.
The kids have missed Sarah and the gang. Augi couldn't contain her excitement tonight. She was running around completely excited, packing her bag for tomorrow. Emmett will have fun too. I have been holding him for 2 weeks straight. He is so big, but so cuddly. With all of my holding, he isn't making much progress on the crawling. More importantly, he has started giving me kisses now and he thinks it is great fun to put his binki in my mouth. He laughs hysterically. As for milestones for Augi, she took her first shower on her own tonight. It is weird to feel sentimental over something as silly as a shower. But there she was, taking care of herself and I could just see her being 16 and hogging the bathroom. She told me "Mommy, I prefer showers from now on." I told her she is getting so big. Then, she reminded me that she doesn't want to get old. This is a common worry for Augi. We tell her to eat healthy and get lots of exercise and play time and she will always feel young, so she doesn't need to worry. But, then, she worries that she isn't getting enough exercise. She told me tonight, "Mommy, don't bring a stroller anymore. I need to walk and exercise. You can just carry Emmett."

We spent the last night of 2008 at Chelsie and Rocky's place. I always feel like I am going to a foreign country when I am allowed on the military base, so it was extra fun. They had a ton of cute Christmas decorations and Augi was thrilled to play at Kaedyn and Caisy's pad.

Emmett was entertained by the jumperoo.

Sorry, I can't tell them apart. They must have finished partying before we arrived. They were passed out most of the time we were there.

Look at that toy room! Yes, that is Kaedyn in the box. The girls look guilty, don't they? Caisy's drawers were falling down, as usual. Little no-butt. We partied until 9:00, but decided it was time to go once Augi was completely undressed. My child the nudist. I agree, though. Clothing is so restrictive.

How can one express oneself with clothes on?
Let me introduce you to Ava. Isn't she cute? She arrived on Christmas, but there was some dispute about whether or not she would stay. I have a weird obsession with vacuums. Yes, nudity and vacuums. Anyway, this is my self-operating vacuum. I am in love. I just hit "clean" and she goes from room to room vacuuming the floor. She gets the corners and under the beds. Then, when her battery is low, she returns herself to her charging dock. Augi named her. We have spent way too much time watching her move around. It is really great entertainment.

I have been threatening to add video for a while, so here it is...We finished grocery shopping at Target this afternoon. I wanted to sit in back and nurse Emmett so he would have a full tummy before he fell asleep. Augi likes to "drive" while I do that. Well, it didn't go as planned. Augi was a noisy, crazy driver and Emmett was squealing with delight as he stood up in his car seat.

Goof balls.