Daddy Radar

Caleb must have a sixth sense when it comes to his Daddy!! With Matt safely tucked into bed last night, Caleb was able to sleep through the night. He actually slept for almost 12 hours. Talk about making my day!! A rested mommy is a happy mommy!!

Matt went crazy this morning and decided to clean out the storage room and take the treadmill out for me. ** Oh thanks, honey. I really appreciate all you do!!!!!** LOL!! He claims it was nervous energy before the Alamo bowl. If only the Alamo bowl would come around monthly!! So while he spent the morning tearing apart the basement, Katherine and I took the decorations off the tree. She was such a big help, and we had a great time!! We had to take several breaks to put together her new puzzle, and bond over grilled cheese and diet dr. pepper. I had to leave her for few minutes so that I could put Caleb down for his nap. When I came down the stairs, I heard this quiet chatter. As I peaked around the corner, I saw her sitting on the floor with her baby on her lap reading her a book. I love to watch her be a momma to her babies. She's so tender and loving with them, reading made up stories from her princess book and asking them if they have any questions, while kissing their cheek. I could have stood there forever, watching this little girl that I love so much, share her love... Just watching her brings tears to my eyes. It makes me realize in a very tangible way, that I am a good and caring mother to her and she can pass those same feelings on....

The Alamo Bowl was fantastic! We had a great time, hanging out with our neighbors, watching our kids play and eating yummy food. We didn't expect a win, just hoping for a close game. So when Iowa was up at half, it really turned into a party. Even Katherine was yelling at the tv. Definitely an inherited trait -- and DEFINITELY not from me!!

Caleb has become obsessed with throwing things into the garbage... pieces of paper, food wrappings, and any random thing (including toys) he finds on the floor. He toddles in his little drunken sailor walk over to the cabinet, throws in his most recent find, and then slams the door shut and claps for himself. It's really hilarious. He gets this adorable giggle and twinkle in his eye. However, tonight he threw any toy he could find on the floor at my neighbor's house in the garbage. When I pulled them out, they were covered with food, and smelled more like little smokies than little girl toys... UUUUUGH! Boys can be so mischievous! Is my son turning into a neat freak???

Caleb also LOVES to eat. Tonight he must have really liked the eats because he'd shove handfuls of food in his mouth and yell YUUUUUM and then open his mouth and start doing an Indian war call. Can you picture it??? Little boy, mouth full of food -- wide open, and yelling and pounding his mouth. Boys!!

With New Year's Eve approaching, I've decided not to make any definite resolutions. It's too much pressure, and I'll end up breaking them before February 1 anyway. However, since Matt was *kind* enough to get the treadmill out of storage, I'll try to use it more...

Happy New Year to everyone!!