Christmas time.

- I'm addicted to salad right now. I seriously crave it. I've been making my own dressing with grapeseed oil, mrs. dash table blend, and a little too much vinegar. I wake up craving it. So yummy.

- I haven't really mentioned it because I don't like bragging, but, I've lost almost 60 pounds. I've had to reintroduce myself to people who should, but don't, recognize me. It's fun but really awkward at the same time. I hit a VERY major milestone this morning and am super pumped. My losing weight isn't about me wearing a bikini or fitting into a certain size. It's about me not being classified as obese. It's about me and being healthy. I feel so good right now. I love it!

- I wish anonymous commenters were either A) nice, or B) not anonymous. I'm seriously considering checking that little box that disables anonymous comments. This would mean that certain people whom I love (Kim) couldn't comment, but every few months I get an anonymous comment that really bugs me.

- Our Christmas program was Sunday at the church. I'm very disappointed with the pictures. Chelsea was in the back and they didn't line the kids up like it was rehearsed. We couldn't see her and her cute costume at all and she couldn't see her teacher, so she stopped singing and turned around and looked at the back wall. Oh well, at least Gavin and I rocked it - me in my bathrobe and Gavin with a sucker and his monkey.

- We are pretty much ready for Christmas. I'm VERY excited to be staying home this Christmas. This hasn't happened since I started dating Chris. Usually we're driving on Christmas or Boxing Day. Now that we have our own family, we wanted to start traditions of our own, like a laid back, relaxing Christmas morning with just us. It's going to be perfect.

- Speaking of Christmas, I must admit that I am cheap when it comes to Christmas decorations. We don't have a lot of extra money to spend on trees, fancy ornaments, and decorations, nor do I have the room to have that stuff taking up space. I also would like to add that I have a 3 year old and an 18 month old, who are constantly playing with the ornaments/gifts and decorations that I do have. We actually did have to spend money on our tree ornaments this year and buy shatterproof ones because last year, Chelsea broke 4 glass ones.

So, in response to the "Your tree looks cheap!" comment, here is a picture of our expensive, beautifully done up tree. Isn't it beautiful, elegant and expensive looking?

We'll say it's ours, but it lives next door.

- I'm so thankful for my friends right now. I remember last year at this time I was feeling pretty lonely in the friends department. I am so thankful for all the new friends that have come into my life this past year. I love you all, ladies! Muah!

And with that random mumbo jumbo... 'night all!