Here we are again. Another week gone by with little word from lame ass Holly. I’m working on it. The good news is that work is busy. Busy in this market is good, I guess. You can tell when I’m on a long client conference call because I get to post and comment in blogland. I’m almost into hour # 3 of this call on transmission lines. yawn.
I’m also still being subcontracted out as in-house counsel for a local corporation a few days a week. I say still because when I started there March 1st, it was supposed to last 2-3 months. Anyhoo, being on the inside of a corporation that is in full-panic-layoff-sell everything mode is an experience that I can’t put into words. It’s scary. Awful. Bizarre. I am very thankful that I have a job right now. Very thankful.
Things are well with us. Still no time for rest. I’m now on week 3 or 4 of this cold/allergy/sickness and may be willing to actually go to my doctor. Yes, the doc that I hate, but I am admitting that I need a Zpac or something!
This weekend flew by, as they all seem to do lately.
This weekend, I did a cookie baking adventure at a local catering place with my mom and her two BFFs. Most of the dough is pre-mixed and we actually just put things together, put them in the oven and drink mimosas. But we tell everyone we “made” them.
We did a holiday party at my parents’ golf club on Sunday and the Shmoo was in rare form, especially since he had not napped. He kept wanting to see Santa but once he got within 10 feet, he’d run away. I had to drag him up kicking and screaming to Santa to get his present.
The present thing was so funny. He looked at it, thought about it and knew he was supposed to take the paper off. He was so excited when he opened it and it was this Ernie (Sesame.Street) K’nex thing. He walked around with it proudly. You should have seen his eyes when I showed him that the container opened and there was an Ernie you can build inside of it!
I did finally order Christmas cards. I’m hoping to have them this weekend. I might end up with some extra, so if anyone wants a card from us, feel free to email me your snail mail address and I’ll see what I can do!
Here’s the sneak peak of the card pictures. We tried for hours over a few days to get pictures of Shmoo in front of the tree or fire place. He absolutely refused to be photographed, the celebrity snob. But once you put the camera down, he’d come over, pick it up, stick it in his face and say “CHEESE!” Little stinker.
And our attempt at a picture with Santa this weekend.
I’ve having fun catching up with my blog world buddies. I’m glad I’m not the only one who seems so busy lately.
Shmoo is still full of fun and energy. We are still exhausted. He loves being naked and discovered that he likes peeing without a diaper. Bad mix. Last night, we spent about 5-10 minutes chasing him from one bedroom to the next as he was totally naked, laughing, dancing, spinning, giggling, running around trying to pee on the carpet. It’s very hard not to laugh. Which makes him enjoy it even more!
The good news is that he tells us when he’s pooped and when he is running around naked trying to pee on the carpet, he will let us put him on the potty and he’ll try and try to push something out! Maybe there is hope for some potty training soon!
merr said,
December 9, 2008 at 8:15 pm
Nice new look! I was worried when I first clicked over that I was in the wrong place! Anyway, cute pictures! Hope you are less busy soon and able to blog more!
KJ and the kids said,
December 9, 2008 at 8:20 pm
Your blog started snowing on me
how fun is that.
Glad you have a job. Glad you got your picture or 3
They turned out SO good.
Here’s to everyone feeling better.
sassyfemme said,
December 9, 2008 at 10:32 pm
We are soooo thankful we both have jobs right now. Fran works for a small business, and we just hope they continue doing well. Funny about Schmoo and the camera.
Michelle said,
December 10, 2008 at 5:35 am
Wow! New look. The fact that you called yourself lame ass Holly for not blogging, makes us forgive you
ha ha. LOVE the snowing page! We cant believe you’re still fighting that mystery illness, sinus, cold thing??? Really though, it’s great to see an entry and hear from you 
We’ll email you for a Christmas card….
Linda said,
December 10, 2008 at 7:14 am
Love the family photo!! Schmoo is sooo cute. That face is simply edible!
Good job on the trying to potty train. Sounds like he’s ready to give it a shot. And see, boys love to pee wherever they can. Which has a time and place-like camping or outdoors. Just not in the house (but that is hysterical!)
Having a job…good.
ELLIE said,
December 10, 2008 at 3:35 pm
WOW – first I like the new look of the blog – !!
LOVE LOVE LOVE the pics – really nice!
Yes I guess now a days with the economy it is good to be busy at work – even tho it can feel insane – at this point it is good to be working!! So many people I know are out of work over night – it is very scary!
Now schmoo is sounding like a kick – just too cute – trust me one year (probably next year) santa is going to be his best friend – you will have to pry him off his lap–lol.
I hope you start to feel better soon!
take care of you and yours
Ellie
Stacey said,
December 10, 2008 at 4:04 pm
Yay for new posts!
He is as cute as ever and it’s fun to get an update. Sorry you’re so busy but at the same time, as you said, it’s also a good thing in this economy.
melanie said,
December 10, 2008 at 5:21 pm
His facial expressions are priceless! The pictures are all great.
welcome2ourworld said,
December 11, 2008 at 6:37 am
What a handsmome little guy
Great family-picture 
Have a wonderful christmas season.
Wendy M said,
December 15, 2008 at 2:49 am
Such wonderful pictures! And I love the snow falling on your blog. What a treat!
meg said,
December 16, 2008 at 3:30 pm
Love the pictures… very cute as usual.. I would love a xmas card, but don’t feel obligated to mail us one!!!