Hibernation has begun!

It's cold outside and we just had the first snow of the year. Unfortunately, we've also had the first round of the stomach flu too :(. Dawson was up all night getting sick, poor guy. He's such a trooper though, didn't even cry once. I've spent the day cleaning carpets and sanitizing the house. Not that I really mind being stuck inside on such a cold day, but this is day #2 of being inside, and I'm starting to get cabin fever. Maybe we'll be able to venture out tomorrow pending all is well.

Christmas is quickly approaching. It seems like once Halloween is here, the time until Christmas flies by! We're having a pretty laid back Christmas this year. We'll be staying in KC since we traveled for Thanksgiving. The boys are getting excited for Santa to visit. Although Josh and I have already had to pull-out the "Santa card" a few times. You know...when they misbehave and you tell them the "Santa is watching" sentence. Yes, I admit to using this phrase a time or too before the big day actually arrives :). Of course, the boys' Christmas list is full of plenty of toys, and more toys, and even more toys. Transformers, bakugans, star wars toys...boy stuff! At least we will finally be seeing some girly gifts too this year! Even though Emerson won't have any memory of them. The years to come will be so much fun for "Santa!"

Josh and Masen have plans to go sledding this afternoon. Masen was very excited to see the snow this morning, but very disappointed to hear that he still had to go to school. Josh has a kid-free day as his school is closed for the day. Unfortunately, he still has to report when there is a snow day. But I think he enjoys the quiet school every once in a while.

As for me, well, I'm still in my pjs and plan on staying that way the rest of the day! No sense in getting dressed when you aren't leaving the house. Hope everyone is staying warm!