Happy New Year

Wow 2007, It feels so funny saying it and writing it. Recently I have still caught myself writing 2005 on cheques. I have been trying to sit and write a blog for awhile now but I always get tugged away from the computer. Hopefully I can get this sent out in one sitting.

What's happening in the Seitz home you ask? Well you will soon find out when you receive our Christmas cards which are still sitting on my table (oopsie I know) but they are coming. My thoughts on that are why do we only celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ one month out of the year....why not any month. It will be a good reminder when you finally receive the card in the mail in February. OK I AM SORRRRRRRRRRYYYYYY!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Trust me...I do genuinely feel bad for not getting them out. It's not that we don't think you aren't important or you aren't loved or thought about....it's I just can't seem to get my poop in a group in some areas of my life. I know it has been over 4 mths since I had Cohen but I am still trying to get back to "normal". I thought coming off of bedrest and facing the world again that it would be hunky dory. But lemme tell you something...it's hard. I mean I love being able to be out and about and run errands and clean and play and I love my children to pieces but when you are confined to a room most of your days it's hard to all of a sudden face the world like you used to. I used to be supermom. My laundry was done, house cleaned, children played with, shopping, groceries, supper made and a few desserts. I'm struggling not being in tip top shape. I'm trying I really am...which is why I haven't rehired my cleaner.

Enough of that rant....here is what else is going on in the household and not just in my crazy mind ;0)

Justin: We just hit a new milestone in our marriage. He finally let me cut his hair...with the promise that if I botched it up he could just shave it all. I'm happy to say it was indeed a success and he was just as handsome after as before. He just got word today that he was approved to write another article which is awesome for him. One a bummer note he came home from volleyball tonight with a broken finger. Last year he broke his pinky finger on his left hand and tonight he broke his pinky finger on the right hand. He is at the hospital right now as I type....hoping and praying he won't have to have it reset.

Emily: Getting more and more beautiful by the day. She is turning into such a lovely little lady. A very kind heart. Since starting her new school she has been bothered by a few bullies. It was getting so bad that she was coming home for lunch to get away from it. Finally Justin was like...no no this is coming to an end and he wanted to go and talk to Em's teacher. However she felt the need to address the issue on her own...at 8. (I still can't address my own issues) Anyways she handled it with firmness and kindness. She told the girl she didn't like her attitude and that it wasn't fair she be treated like that and that if she wanted to be played with than she needs to be nice to her and the other kids. Sure enough that did it. The little girl has been nice since Emily stood up for herself. We always teach the kids that You should always keep the door open when people seek forgiveness. SO Emily invited the "once" bully over for a playdate and it was a great time for all the kids. I am so proud of how grown up she acted over the situation. She could have chose to hold a grudge but she decided it's best to let it go. Forgive and move on. WWJD What Would Jesus Do...right? His door is always open so why shouldn't ours.

Carter: Funny...Funny...Funny. Carter knows how to make people laugh. Oh it's never a dull moment around here. He has enjoyed being back at Preschool. He was a little worried though, The Christmas break is so long to these lil guys. For us it's 2wks but for them it's forever. He thought everything was going to change and he didn't want to go back. However the moment he walked through the classroom doors and saw all his friends he was happy. He was only disappointed in the fact that he still DOES NOT have homework. He got a science experiment book for Christmas and it's like a taste of heaven for that boy. His passion for explosion has been getting a little worrysome thought. He thinks everything and anything should be exploded. Ooooh I hope we can curve that one. If we're lucky he will stick to baking soda, vinegar and water.

Cohen: Growing Growing! Oh time flies when you have kids. Cohen is growing out of all his clothes, so I'm going to hit the consignment store and see what kind of cool deals I can find. Cohen is now over 15lbs and a little over 24 inches long. He's cooing and razzing, smiling and giggling so much. He reminds me a lot like how Emily was when she was a baby...more interested in being a big kid that a baby. Cohen could stand all day and I really think he will be walking before he crawls. He got an Intellitainer play gym for Christmas and he just loves standing in it and playing the keyboard. He has also blessed his parents with sleep. Emily and Carter were both collicky and they never slept through the night. Cohen loves his crib and he likes his naps. He has an early nap after supper and then he's up to play until about Midnight and then he's in his crib and sleeps until 5 sometimes 6 if we're lucky. It would be really nice if he would go to bed around 8 and sleep until 6 but I can't ask for too much. The fact that it's more than an hour is good for me.

Well I should try and lay down. Sit by the phone and wait to hear how Justin is doing. I have taken up reading....yes you heard correctly I READ!! Especially since I got my new glasses with the pink tinted frames...oh it helps my eyes so much. I have really been enjoying books by Sophie Kinsella. She wrote the Shopaholic series. Great books. I'm trying to read more to break my nasty As The World Turns soap addiction. It's pathetic...I have started feeling for the Characters. So I'm going to start my lent early and try and say goodbye to trashtv and read more.

Well before my babbles become utter babble Goodnight. We miss you and We love you and God Bless you!!