Hustle Bustle

The Holiday full court press is upon us.  Aye, aye, aye, every year I swear I'm going to get done shopping early and every year I'm scrambling.  Believe it or not, even a stay at home Mom doesn't have a ton of time.  It doesn't help that Kolton isn't the best shopping companion.  I also find that I lack gift inspiration.  Cologne, candles, and accessories find their way into my bag every year.

Through all of the holiday stress it has been so incredibly fun to watch Kolton this year.  Hard to believe this is his 3rd Christmas!  He's really starting to get it with one glaring exception...he refuses to sit on Santa's knee.  I have tried in vain 3 times...thankfully stay at home moms get to go to the mall when there are no lines!  I can't wait to see his reaction when it comes time to open presents.  I just hope I'll be able to stop him from ripping things open beforehand.

Days of Future's Past

At just under 3 years old Kolton's world view of technology is vastly different from when I was his age.  Even my 21 year old self couldn't have imagined all we can do and use our cell phones for. He knows how to navigate to his favorite games, apps, and music.  "iPad" is in his vocabulary.  I sometimes wonder about the things we use today that will be considered old fashioned in the future.

Once a week, when Kolton is in preschool, I go out for breakfast by myself.  It's so wonderful just to sit there in peace and have a meal served to me without sticky, grabby, little fingers bothering me.  Today I over heard two women having a conversation all about what a pain in the butt sending Christmas Cards is.  And how Shutterfly will basically do the whole thing for you; even address and mail them if you are willing to pay for it.  Since we are in the social media age I'm honestly amazed that we still do the photo card bombing during the holidays.  Maybe this tradition will one day be extinct?  But don't be surprised to see ours arrive in the mail this week!

Their conversation also reminded me of how hectic the holidays are and how I long to enjoy them as much as I did when I was a kid.  Tonight I'm giving myself a Christmas break...buying cookies for the cookie exchange tomorrow and getting a manicure.

Doe A Deer

I don't know where to begin...it's been so long!  But I've missed this!  And I've missed you!  I started to realize just how valuable it is to be able to document Kolton's toddler years in this way.  I won't be able to update everything that's happened in the past few months in just one post.  So here is a start...

Kolton's vocabulary is increasing every day.  He knows all of his colors and can count to 20.  He especially loves talking about all of his friends at school.  One night we were naming the kids in his class and he named one I didn't know.  This is so encouraging!  For him to talk about something not in plain sight is wonderful progress.  And he sings! The song from The Sound of Music; Doe A Deer is his favorite.  Followed by Rock A Bye Baby, Jingle Bells, and a song I made up called Goodnight Kolton.  Along with singing he also loves to dance.  He grabs my phone ALL OF THE TIME and plays his music.  Pit Bull and Britney Spears are his jams.