I am a candle freak.  ...

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

I stayed home with Hannah the 1st 6 mos.  Then went back to work - and witht he exception of the move here I stayed home for 6 more mos.  I actually enjoy going to work.  I love my kids, but I need the adult time - not all the mommy time!  I had the routine down pat of daycare/work/home life etc down to a science.  So after I found a GREAT daycare - I found a job.

My job is VERY FLEXIBLE, if kids sick, I work at home.  If they need picked up I leave - no issues. 

If it was not for my job - I would be nuts - HEHE!

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

My first 2 are 23 months apart and middle and last one is 20 months apart.  I found it to be no more difficult - you put more items in the diaper bag.  But having a small one already-  you are more than likely always preparred.  Boy or Girl - you need them involved in the pregnancy and I got mine a doll to help show tham how tiny the baby would be and how to help mommy hold it and feed it, etc. 

When they were babies- no issues - it is them older that is the problem- HEHE!

However, I would not have done one thing differently, they fight, the bicker, they argue - but let the chips be down and the other 2 are right there for the other one - whether it be a shoulder to lean on, a hug, or a what did you do to my bro/sis - they are there for one another!

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

We have a heard - hehe!

A 7 mo old English Bulldog named Diego, 2 Dachshunds Dexter and Emma, 3 mice - newley purchased by DADDY and do not know the names, 1 bird, and 1 fish (barley hanging on).

My dogs are my favorite - the mice least favorite!

Diego is funny and so darn cute.  Emma is a snuggler, and Dexter he is my baby - he will try to sneak on your lap any chance Emma is not there.  Diego does not  sneak - he sees and conquers.

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Ok, my guess for the killer...

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

Between 40 hours a week at work, the homework, practices and dinner during the week - I give up all else.  This make hell on weekends - especially if we have big plans and I do not have time to throw in a load of laundry or pick up someone else's shoes.  I am SPENT half the time.  However, I must say when that burst of energy does come in - watch out - but it is far and few between - hehe!

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

My oldest no longer believes in the Santa myth - however she believes in Santa, as in mom & dad, so she still gets stuff.  I do not have the problem of her saying anything - it is school.  Kids who already know are RUDE and MEAN by telling the believers and actually teasing them that they are babies by still believing.

I think my youngest have a feeling, however are scared like Hannah was last year, if I tell - will Santa still come?

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau

We use to do real trees every year.  However, with all the needles falling and watering - it was one more hassel to accomplish, many different tasks!

So we are with a fake tree now, and this year, I would like to add a fake PRELIT tree, all I had to do was slide 3 pcs together and spread them limbs - can I say LOVE IT!

Had to sneak getting it when hubby was in CA after Thanksgiving, but I got one -   SSSHHHH don't tell!

Denise
"Love must be as much a light, as it is a flame"
-Henry David Thoreau