Soccer season was in full swing at the beginning of the month and my son played goalie for some of the games. When his father asked him if he liked playing goalie he replied, "Yes, because it's pretty tough". :) His sister has not taken to soccer as we thought she would. Perhaps next year on an all-girls team she might come out of her shell a little more.
Ballet keeps her busy while her brother takes swim lessons on the weekend to try to get him ready for summer swim team. We had some family pictures taken a few weeks ago. I am always amazed at how the photographers can get some good shots. Snow and sleet pelted us all during the shoot and both my younger two were grumpy. Thankfully we got a few good ones!
My in-laws came out the Tuesday before Thanksgiving and brought my youngest his new (to him) bedroom furniture. The furniture was formerly my husband's when he was younger so it's special to our family and I'm glad to have it. No more cribs for us! We are so thankful that Grammy and Papa were willing to drive all the way out here pulling a U-haul with the bedroom furniture and dining room chairs - our house is much better looking thanks to them! Thank you Grammy and Papa!
I had a follow up appointment for my hip before Thanksgiving. My orthopod thinks it's healing and gave me the okay to start exercising longer and harder; however, still no running for another 6 weeks. I'm used to not running by now and honestly, it's been a good break. I've been biking and elliptical-ing. I started race walking again recently and hope to hit the pool some over the next few months. My oldest went to the appointment with me and when I conveyed my disappointment to my ortho after being told to lay off running for another 6 weeks, he turned to me and said bossily, "Mom, instead of running you just need to relax more." Clearly he doesn't understand that relaxing is not an easy feat for me!
Thanksgiving was a lively holiday - we had 17 people including the five of us. I enjoy cooking the Thanksgiving meal but never quite understand how every year some of my dishes turn out well and others do not. It's the luck of the draw! This year I was pleased with the turkey (we fry it - YUM!), the dressing, and my vegetables. My guests provided deserts and other sides and all were yummy. Grammy always makes the gravy and cranberries - her dishes turn out wonderful every time (I strive for that to be me in a few years!). My rolls decided to be ornery this year - they never rose and looked (& tasted!) like little rocks. Oh well - I'll try again next year! Happy Holidays!
