Back on the Block

Ok, so that might have been to poke some fun at a dear friend that was going to see NKOTB. She couldn't go because she was sick, but for some reason I still think about a 30 something woman at a NKOTB concert and giggle to myself... She knows it's in good fun, so I can laugh...

Ethan and I had some early Christmas fun today. We decided while Ted was working we would start to bring in some Christmas decorations. I was sooo happy to have found an awesome advent calendar yesterday at my favorite store (Home Goods). Ethan also asked if he could have his own Christmas tree. While there is no way he could have one in his room, I thought it would be fun to buy some small ornaments for a small fake Christmas tree and have him take a new ornament out everyday from his Advent Calendar and let him decorate the tree however he wants. There also will be some special notes and maybe some chocolate in the pockets too. He kinda seemed to understand when we had a calendar for when Ted was coming home how long it would be. So I thought this would help with the million questions about when is Santa coming. Let's keep our fingers crossed. One funny from Ethan. I have a small Nativity set that is all one piece with the very important people in it. Mary, Joseph, Baby Jesus, the 3 wise man, and angel or two and some animals. As Ethan helped me find the perfect spot for it he was referring to it as Baby Jesus' cage. We sat down and had a long talk that Baby Jesus was not in a cage!!!

Ted and I continue to have this on going debate about his new work schedule. He is on a 3-2-2-3 schedule. Which means, for example. He had to work Friday, Saturday and today, and then is off tomm and Tuesday and then works Wed and Thursday and is off Fri, Sat, and Sun. He thinks it's great. It's from 7am-7pm. I HATE it... As nice as it is having him home during the week sometimes to go shopping or to go to the movies while it is less crowded is nice, but 7-7?!?! He is convinced it's great because he ends up having more days off during the month, while working more hours. Call me old fashioned or just stuck in my ways, but I like having dinner at 5 with my husband and child and spending the evening together. Instead, Ted comes home about 8, when Ethan is beginning to get sleepy, Ted walks in the door and you would have though Ethan just drank a triple espresso. I am sure eventually I will get used to it, but not now..

I had a few conversations today with my dear friend, Karen, who is waiting, along with her husband and one of Ethan's favorite playmates Sam, ANY DAY (Yes Karen, ANYDAY!!!!!) to be matched with their new baby. During the conversation I find out there is a chance that when they should be getting "THE CALL" they might be getting a package in the mail instead!!! For some reason I am almost sick thinking about this. After the long process, the horrible wait, there isn't a person that can call and say "Congratulations, you have a -------"?!?! Now, we aren't 100% sure how they are going to find out the news, but I am sooo sad that when Ted and I do this again, we (ok, probably me) will have to stalk to the mailman, walk across and down the street to my mailbox, put in my key and hope to see a big envelope with some baby pics and info! I may have to insist that someone else gets my mail and then calls me.. I remember everything about the day Ted and I got the call. What I was wearing, what I was cooking for dinner, what cutting board and knife I was using... Ok, I maybe a bit more nuts than most, but we even have the voicemail our Social Worker left telling us to call her back. I guess in the end you make your own memories, but I want a call...

Tomorrow is a very exciting day. As I get to leave mid morning and be an adult for a few hours. A yummy lunch with Karen, some shopping and some scrapbooking time also. Yes, we will probably talk about our kids quite a bit and probably do some Christmas shopping for them, but knowing Ethan is home with Daddy and I am not, brings a small smile to my face.. I will miss them both dearly I am sure.. :)