December Already!

I've been kind of a slacker on updating and posting pictures, but didn't want to forget to write about a few big things we've had going on,

We had Charlie's Christening over 2 weeks ago already. It went really well, and It was fun to celebrate with our family and friends. Charlie did really well at church and only had a little meltdown at the very end when we were trying to get some pictures. He looked so handsome in his outfit too. Charlie is very blessed to have 4 Godparents- his 2 aunts and 2 uncles. We had a lunches at An Italian restaurant nearby and the food was great! It was a good day, and one of many more to come celebrating with our little man.

Our Thanksgiving was really nice, and we managed to go to my grandma's house, Ray's aunt's house, and a final stop to my other grandparents house. It was busy, and I was exhausted by the end of the night, but I'm glad we were able to see the whole family. We had lots of delicious food, and had a nice time just hanging out.  It was Charlie's first big holiday, and he did pretty good. I tried not to get stressed the way I used to when Kenley was that little, and I think I was a bit more relaxed, which made it more fun for me too. Plus, it always helps when there are lots of people willing to hold and comfort a baby!

Even though I was so tired, I chugged some Pepsi Max and head to Kohl's around 9:30 pm Thanksgiving night. I know many people are against stores being open on Thanksgiving, but the past 2years it has been much easier to spend the whole day with family, tuck the kids in, and then meet up with my mom and sister for a little shopping. There was no trampling people, fights, or rudeness that we witnessed, and for us it has always been our little "girls" tradition to do "black Friday" shopping. In a few years, I will bring Kenley with me. It was fun, and we got a pretty good start on our Christmas shopping.

I joined a gym last week, and so far, I am loving it!! It has been such a struggle trying to work out at home even just for a half hour a day. Even though I have usually managed to sneak it in each day, sometimes it takes me half a day jut to do it. I always wait until Charlie is asleep and Kenley seems content watching a cartoon for a little while, but some days having those two things happen at the same time take forever. The gym has daycare, so I took Charlie there 2days this week while Kenley was at preschool. I felt like I was much more productive to get my workout in early in the morning  without having to worry about the kids, and then we could get on with the rest of our day. I'm planning on taking both kids with tomorrow, and I hope Kenley likes the kids area because I am hoping to go at least 4 times a week. I'm really excited about it, and I hope this helps me continue getting back into shape.

We have a busy few weeks ahead with Kenley's birthday next weekend, holiday parties, and Christmas just around the corner. We got all of our decorations up over the past 2 weeks, and I am ready to enjoy this special time of year. Exactly one year ago, I got a positive pregnancy test and found out our 2nd child was on the way. I'm so happy he is here now, and he can celebrate the holidays with us, but where did the year go? I guess I'll be getting sentimental with Kenley turning 3 too. Time, please slow down!!