So we were at a friends place yesterday afternoon when Hallie comes up to be grabbing her throat. She says

"my throat hurts mom and I'm really sorry but i swallowed one of those jewels"

The girls were playing with those glass marble type things that are often used in centre pieces etc. It's about the size of a nickel but thicker. Apparently it will come out the other end in 3 days. I think I'll post a picture just for my brother!!!!

Did I mention that it was HALLIE...the 4 year old. Not the teething 2 year old or the baby. She is constantly putting things in her mouth and in fact I had disciplined her TWICE earlier in the day for putting non-food objects in her mouth. AAAAAAHHHH. Funny thing is, I wouldn't let her bring a jewel home even though she was offered one by her friend....but now, she is so excited for the jewel to come out so she can have it back. I DON'T THINK SO!



Onto other stuff....

Theo slept from 11pm-815am last night!!

Raya is learning to say alot more.

I'm doing two cookie exchanges this week.

I had a great birthday...thanks for all the phonecalls.

I'm almost done Christmas shopping....we aren't really doing much this year.

Hallie is smarter than ever, as usual....although that statement kinda contradicts the above story!

Chris is super busy at work with Operation Christmas Child and other various things.

I still have the dream that my brother and sister-in-law are going to show up at Christmas.

Chris's parents are coming this weekend!!!

I gained two pounds this week with my birthday and office Christmas party....gross.