Time for a bit of catching up..

I write this as I am laying in bed next to Pierce so he will go to sleep without a fight. And after the events of this week, as much as it bothers and annoys me sometimes, I know there are 20 sets of parents about 30 minutes from me that would give their hearts and souls for this.

So highlights of the week: pierce is officially the proud owner of a used Ted ball glove, wiffle bat, and wiffle ball. They were meant as surprises and Christmas presents, but he found them while I was shopping. He has been so elated having them, and has been out there playing every day.

Carter has decided to try his left hand at pitching an is doing really well at it. I should say as well as any 16 month old. He has been a bit winey this week, but he has also been sleeping a lot. I am putting money on a growth spurt. A lot of money on a growth spurt. :).

Friday morning we had a play date at our house at 9:30. Little did us moms know that as we were getting together to make little Christmas trees out of frosting, 20 little angels were being created in Heaven. It is horrific. How can somebody not recognize that somebody is not that mentally sick, and not know that he was a time bomb waiting to go off? First he shoots out a window to gain access to the school, then he kills 20 first graders, and 6 faculty members. My heart is broken for these parents. I cannot picture the rest of my life without my boys. I cannot picture them up in Heaven with me here. That is not supposed to happen. That is not the cycle of life. So I am putting this in writing. God rest those little angels and the 6 adults that went to heaven on Friday. May you never feel anymore pain, anymore worry. May you simply experience pure love and happiness with no evil ever touching you again. And may your families find the love and courage they need through God and His embraces.

I feel funny writing about the awesome time Pierce, Christina, and I had in NYC yesterday. I feel like maybe we shouldn't have had so much fun walking Round, checking out toys r us, Times Square, and central park. But we did have a blast, and we savor ex every moment of magic with the Christmas lights everywhere. It was amazing.

Today we had a party for Dan's birthday, and Carter was just a ham. He was saying cheese all night, smiling big for everyone, and cuddling with anyone he could. He truly knows how to be cute to get what he is after, and as much as it is adorable now, we could be facing trouble later. Lol. Pierce was happy playing with his train set and telling knock knock jokes to the whole family. He is hysterical and looks for applause- whether it is from dancing in the middle of Times Square or telling jokes, he lives for the applause and approval.

Now it is time for me to sneak into my room since both of my babies are sleeping. I was at work for 4 am and even though I took an hour nap, I need some sleep. Good night everyone. I've said it before, but hug your children. Let them know you love them more than life itself. You never EVER know what is going to happen.