Sandoogans' Log

My six year old and I, I swear we fight like we're sisters in our teens. It can be scary at times because she's only six and we pretty much drive each other nuts. I don't think she realizes how much she means to me and how she, and her sister, are my freaking world. I'm hoping when she's older this blog will still be around so she can read my entries about her. I'm sure it's hard for her to understand right now that my evil step-motherness is only me looking out for her best interest. I want to raise a beautiful human and is that means having to be the bad guy for a bit, so be it. Hopefully when she's older she'll appreciate it like I do with my parents now.  I love you Sami Wami, you are my world. When you were born, I was born into motherhood. You make me proud everyday, my little penguin. 

We use to love sending out Christmas cards each year but have backed off a bit. I'm not sure if it's because through the years we've gotten busier, or lazier, or both. Maybe next year we'll start up again but until then, happy holidays from our loved ones to yours! Wishing everyone the happiest of holidays and amazing New Year!

Picking up our first Christmas tree as a family of 4. It's not the best pic, or tree, but we were being rushed because they were about to close. I personally love the tree, it's our Charlie Brown Christmas tree! Christmas time! It's here! Sami and I have anxiously been awaiting for this season to arrive. I've caved a few times and let Sami break my personal tradition: no carols till after Thanksgiving. I won't lie, I didn't mind too much. This year is our first holiday as a family of 4. It feels pretty amazing celebrating with our new family member. I'm looking forward to shopping for this year's keepsake ornaments. I wanted to get a pregnancy ornament last year but opted to wait. I'll be sure to get it this year, even if it's for last year. It still counts, right?