So every now and then I have these crazy, monster mom, really bad days. I was beyond tired because the girls had me up every 30 min ALL night (no joke!) I was bummed because Tallie was sick and so sad because of it and missed a lot of the Christmas stuff we had planned. Chloe is in her phase (need I say more) and Lexi just screams my name all day. I was just grumpy and could not stop myself from yelling all day at everything. It didn't even feel like Christmas was coming in a few days. So of course I had a melt down and just let it all out (my kids probably think I am a little coo-coo) and then somehow I made a conscious decision to turn my frown upside down and choose to be in a better mood and to stop making the day miserable for everyone else. And of course I needed help so I said a little prayer and then I turned off the TV (which I hate by the way and want to shut it off completely). I put Lexi down for a nap and I decided we all needed a little pick me up from being sick and stuck inside for too long. We played Fancy Nancy and had foot baths with lotion and nail painting, snacks and makeup and I curled the girls hair. Now we felt good about ourselves. We then went outside for some MUCH needed fresh air and sunshine (HUGE believer that going outside even if for 5 min rain or shine, can totally boost your mood) and It made everyone happier. We rode around in the bus, rode our bikes and played in the backyard. It lasted 15 min because it was so cold. When TJ got home I took Tallie on an errand with me and she was soooo happy to get out with just me. She called it our date. We decorated our gingerbread men when we got home and read "The Little Match Girl" by the Christmas tree (my favorite book that my mom read to me) and then it was bed time and everyone went to bed happy with good memories of the day instead of terrible ones. It was awesome and I'm so glad my prayer was answered.

Today we went bowling because Tallie won a free game at school. We then went to lunch at Tallie's favorite spot, Subway, and then home for a nap. After it was to Walmart to buy our $10 dolloar white elephant gifts for Christmas Eve and we ended the night at Tessa's house watching the Elf. A great day and I can't wait for tomorrow.