Yeah!!! For Christmas Decorating!!!

12/01/2010

I’m finally into a routine after the trip to Atlanta. The kids adjusted far better than I did. With the weather and time change, my bedtime has become around 8pm. Each night, I’ll hear Jake and Lyla giggling until after 10pm; this is obviously why they’re having a hard time getting up for school in the morning.

We had an amazing time with Dad, but now back to reality. It was great to have a good-bye without any crying. I had to make Sopes drop us at the curb and drive away. He wanted to come in and see us through security – no way! Even the kids know that Daddy cries way too hard, and if you’re 12 it becomes quite embarrassing. Even I can’t believe it sometimes, but that’s one thing that endears me to him.

We’ve been spending the past couple days doing decorating around the house and preparing for Christmas and winter in general. Monday night was designated coat shopping for Jake. He has to be the pickiest child! I now know that jackets just aren’t cool at all. We quickly forget those days when we’re adults and freezing our asses off in the cold. No thanks! I bitched enough and convinced him to get the jacket, snow pants, and boots all in one night. Victory!! Lyla has never been a problem to bundle – she loves nothing more than bundling and snuggling. Jayla, is a nightmare to dress because of her sensory issues. We have to dress her and put her on the front porch until we’re leaving. God forbid that her nose might get hot for a second. I drive around in the winter with the car window down and her nose out of it like a dog; it truly is humorous. I’m immune to her yelling now –tuning it out is not a problem.

Today is the most relaxing day I’ve had in a while. Catching up on long overdue paperwork, listening to Christmas music and hanging with the dog. It doesn’t get much better!

Congrats to Sopes and the team for 6 straight in a row!!! I woke this morning to check the scores and didn’t realize it was the 6^th win. Go Thrashers! Of course, I opening my e-mail and received a link from a friend that said Sopes is rumored to be on the trading block again. It never ends… At least the kids won’t be affected. I’ll just have another move to deal with – story of my life!

Attached are some photos of our house at Christmas. I’m not a photographer and don’t claim to be, so understandably they’re not the best.

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Beautiful home! Does Sopes have any plans for decorating back in Atlanta?

Posted by: Drock20j | 12/01/2010 at 02:47 PM

Well, I am pretty disappointed to hear about the trade speculation. I too, read that this morning. What a drag. I was just getting used to seeing his name on the back of a Thrasher jersey. /: Unless he really does not like playing in/for Atlanta I hope nothing happens to him. BTW, your house is beautiful. And you're right, there is nothing more relaxing than listening to Christmas music and getting stuff done so you can sit back and really relax later.

Posted by: Amylpiper | 12/01/2010 at 03:04 PM

Your home is absolutely gorgeous! I hope you had a great trip to Georgia and people were kind to you while you were here. I really enjoy watching Sopel play and I think the team has learned a lot from him. Hopefully (assuming he is happy here)they will keep him here for awhile. Thanks for sharing your world with us.

Posted by: Brittany Tackett | 12/01/2010 at 04:25 PM

If it's the same link I read it isn't even a rumor - it's just one guy's speculation of who could maybe, possibly, perhaps... be up for future trade. The team is playing great and Sopes has proven he is a part of that - his play last night was instrumental to the win. He is also already much loved in Atlanta, so hopefully he wants to stay here!
On a whole other note - reading about how hard Sopes cries when you part just warms my heart! There's nothing better than a strong man who isn't afraid to show the depth of his love for his family! Glad y'all enjoyed your trip to Atlanta. Hopefully everyone you met was warm and welcoming!

Oh, and your dining room walls are gorgeous!

Posted by: Laura | 12/01/2010 at 07:46 PM

No, no, no! I hope Sopes gets (and wants) to stay in Atlanta! He's my favorite of the new boys, and I was so happy to hear Coach praising him to the media today. The only trade I could be happy for is if he could come back to Chicago with his sweet family. Otherwise, NO!

Posted by: Briet70 | 12/01/2010 at 07:52 PM