My Imperfect Perfection

WOW-2009 flew right by me! Where did it go? So much changed, but definitely for the better! Those of you who keep up with us here know all that's gone on, so no need to review, LOL. If you wanna know, feel free to read past blogs.

As for Christmas, well...in the words of Monster, "IT WAS SUPERFANTASTICAWESOME." We had my parents & sister Lindsey, as well as Matt's family (& Brittany too!) over for dinner & presents on Christmas day. It was a chaotic fun mess which made my OCD brain go crazy, but I wouldn't change a minute of it!  Monster & Monkey got each other an LPSO (for those w/out girls, that is code for "Littlest Pet Shop ONLINE") & I am SO glad they each picked out the "right one" for the other! They got Beast a twinkle lights & sound star stacker thing. Of course, my dad got her one too! That's ok, now she'll have one for travelling to grandparents (teehee). Have I ever mentioned, my dad's criteria for at least one present each year? Well, it has to be annoying; i.e. make noise & lots of it!

The girls had a blast. I am so lucky to have three beautiful girls who are grateful for even the smallest things. I think their favorite gifts were the rubber frogs- yep, rubber frogs that cost all of $1 each! Of course, it may have something to do with the fact that they each got a coupon for a LIVE FROG too! Yeah, I think that was the kicker. They also loved the "Disney Princess Cookbook" I got them. They wanted to stop opening presents and make something right at that moment! Silly little monkeys!!! It was so fun to watch all three girls open presents. Even Beast did a pretty good job.

I honestly can still remember every Christmas with our girls! Monster was 7 months her first Christmas. Matt & I had only been together about a month, but we knew we were forever. She spent her first Christmas Eve at my mom's house & the look on her face was priceless when she opened her first presents! Monkey's first Christmas was hillarious. She just wanted to crawl around and eat the bows!

I haven't had a chance to watch this year's video, but I'm sure there were some moments I missed in all the craziness! YAY CAMCORDERS!

SIDEBAR: If you don't video your kids, START NOW! Each little moment may not seem like much, but they are precious. Sometimes we get it out when we're just sitting around playing a game or talking.

Ya know, it isn't always the big things. My favorite moments are the ones that no one would ever care about but me. Saturday night, as I was doing dishes after dinner, Monster said "Mommy, I'm going to save my best last kisses for you at bedtime tonight because you are the best turkey cooking mommy ever and I missed you for every spider when I was gone."  That is extra special because usually, Matt gets her "last kisses" because she's such a daddy's girl. Come on, would you trade that moment? Or when Monkey says, "Mommy, can you hold me for just a little bit before bedtime because I miss you so much when I am asleep." AWWW! NOPE, nothing compares. Well, maybe those moments in the early morning before anyone else is awake when Beast opens her tiny eyes and says "mamamamama" and giggles at me until I snuggle her in my arms. Yeah, I think all three make the top 10!

I've spent a lot of time thinking, praying, and talking to people that REALLY matter this year. Matt & I are making 2010 count! We're changing our hearts. That's right. Not our minds, not our attitudes- OUR HEARTS. We've let our emotions and bitterness control us in the distant past, but not in 2010! GOD IS IN CONTROL! An evangelist spoke at our church & he really touched my heart. One statement he made was "You may think you are in control, but guess what- God made air, God WINS!" For some reason, it really stuck with me.

I have no right to ask God to do anything. From now on, may his will be done! He is definitely proving it right now. It doesn't matter what I do, HIS will is what matters. Whoever would've thought that THIS is what God wants? I can only hope he REALLY knows what he is doing, LOL!

Anyway, 2010 is going to be full of surprises & I can't wait to start it with a big one! Santa left our family a present that we can't open until January 11! Of course, Santa told me what it is & it's driving the girls nuts, but it has to be that way for a few reasons. They are going to be so surprised & I can't wait to see their faces when they find out what it is!

2010 is going to be a busy year, that is for sure! Monster will turn 7 (OMG), Monkey will start kindergarten, Beast will have her first BDAY & we will celebrate our 5 YEAR ANNIVERSARY! (oh, & Matt will have his 10 yr reunion-he's so old, LOL) Where does all the time go? It feels like that football game was just a few weeks ago, not over 6 years! Sometimes I just want to freeze time & keep the girls the way they are right at that moment. Others, I want to speed it up so they are older & we are experiencing new "big girl" moments!

Ok, I am getting misty eyed thinking about how blessed we are. This was supposed to be a quick update, but I think that's long gone. I hope you all had a very merry Christmas & I wish you the best in 2010!