I am so excited I can't contain myself!

Today on my favorite (Ebay) we purchased front row tickets to KA the Cirque Show at MGM grand. I will actually be in Vegas watching KA in the front row on New Years Day. Unbelievable! After a bit of a rough year I can't believe that we are starting 2008 like this. I can not tell you how excited I am to be spending time as an adult!

I am starting to freak a little about leaving the kids. Today I typed- yes typed- my Mother a 4 page report on how to take care of the boys. I'm sure they will be fine but I have NEVER left town before, we've done nights away, but were still close enough we could come home if something happened. I hate to say it but it will probably be good for the boys especially Aidan he is VERY dependant on Mommy and I'm not saying it's a bad thing but he probably will benefit from my time away. I can't say I won't miss and worry about them though.

I wish everyone a Happy New Year. I hope that 2008 brings you everything you are hoping for.

Christmas

I hope everyone had a wonderful Christmas. We had a wonderful time with family and friends. It was so much fun watching Alex this year, everything to him was amazing from Santa, to family festivities, to PRESENTS. Sorry that he thought everyone who walked in the door automatically brought a present. I'll have to work on that. Aidan seems to be more into his brothers things then his own. He actually can walk with his walker across the living room now which scares me a little since Alex did that at 1 not 9 months. I guess it's true that the second child does things more quickly because they watch the oldest.
Yesterday, during dinner Aaron's Mom mentioned someone less fortunate then us. It made me really think about what we have and how blessed we are to have our family and friends with us and thinking of us this holiday season. There are so many people less fortunate then we are in this world and so many who were lonely this holiday season. It makes you wonder why we worry about such trivial things instead of just cherishing every moment we have with one another. Hopefully I can remember these thoughts everyday...

Love to all and Happy Holidays.

For my snow loving friend Cheryl!

Love you!

Our Sweet Alex

I was prepared to write a blog today about Alex's Christmas Program at school but I was so impressed with this that I had to share how sweet our little boy is. Today after the program "which was wonderful" the kids were surprised by Santa. After Alex told Santa he wanted Ninja turtles I asked Santa what he wanted with his cookies and he said 'Chocolate Milk'. I found this just a few minutes ago under the tree. How sweet is this kid?

Just a typical day at the Julian's, UNTIL...

Friday was a typical day at the Julian's but everything changed during Alex's nap time. Aidan was napping, I had completed my exercising, and jumped in the shower since Aaron and I were going on a date. I decided to check on Alex when I was done, (not to mention that he checked to see where I was before all of this happened) and when I opened the door all I could see was Christmas wrapping paper everywhere. I was stunned, I don't think I even said anything but gathered up the presents and took them into the living room. I just thought, oh my goodness he's seen everything, with the exception of one present and his Santa gifts he did. He opened Daddies presents, Aidan's, and even Grandma's. The only ones he left were two that he knew were for our friends since they were a different size, I guess he remembered. I walked back into his room and all he said was, "Mommy can I have that Power Ranger movie now?" I told him I didn't know if he would get any presents and that I was very angry and he needed to stay in his room for his nap. I just didn't know what to do I was shocked. We ended up having a talk about when we open presents, why we do that, and how it was inappropriate for him to open his presents when he knew to wait until Christmas. Anyway, I won't put any more presents under the tree again until they are maybe in their teens...

In 5 years our family has gotten large!

The lighting of the Christmas tree

I have worried about the Christmas tree this year since Aidan is crawling and getting into everything so we decided to go ahead and risk it. Alex was thrilled to put up the tree and was a wonderful helper, however, it wasn't Aidan I should have worried about. Alex takes off the ornaments and puts them into rows, tries to plug and unplug the lights, takes off the ribbons etc. He also is the one getting into the presents so they are now on top of my Grandma's china cabinet. He is so excited about Christmas this year and little Aidan just watches the lights and his brother running around and laughs. Alex has two Christmas programs coming up so I'll be sure to update you all on how they go. Aaron will also have to figure out how to help both boys put on the topper next year!

Take care and Merry Christmas.

Santa letters

We just finished Santa letters since Mrs. Clause is coming to Alex's school tomorrow to pick them up for delivery to the big guy himself. Alex told Santa he was a good boy, which he is, and asked for teenage mutant ninja turtles, chaotic players (I will have to see if they even have those), a pirate ship and island, and airport toys since Daddy brought one from his last trip. Alex also helped with Aidan's letter and said he was a good baby, which he is, and asked for baby teenage mutant ninja turtles, a stuffed animal, a jack in the box, and I wanted to ask for food for the little guy since that is actually his favorite but we refrained. Santa will be getting bunny milk and cookies for his treat. Gotta love Christmas.