Christmas Eve with Kids

We had friends over for brunch today and went to a party tonight. Jack spent most of the night begging us to come home because he was nervous Santa would come by the house and we wouldn't be here. That would mean no presents could be delivered. He wants to sleep in our bed tonight because he still doesn't like the idea of someone (Santa) being in the house during the night while he sleeps. So, it should be extra cozy in bed tonight. I'm off to prepare for the morning and try to get some sleep in my crowded bed. Making Christmas special is a lot of work but enjoying it with the kids makes it all worth it.

Where I've Been

It's official - I am a horribly inconsistent blogger. I love to write and document, I just need to do more of that in this space. The following is an essay of what I've been up to lately, in pictures.

Book Review - The Middle Place

The Middle Place was written by Kelly Corrigan and is about, among many other things, her and her father's battle with cancer. The book is a tremendous story about the love she has for her father and how difficult it is for her to deal with the fact that he has cancer and could possibly die. I thoroughly enjoyed this book and read through it in three sittings which is rare for me. I was completely envious of the way she viewed her father and the relationship that they shared. Having grown up with a father that was completely apathetic, reading a story about a father who was so loving towards his daughter was heart warming. The author's father is definitely a rare breed and sounds like someone who would be wonderful to know let alone grow up with and have on your side. Kelly Corrigan gives us a true glimpse in to what it is like to be young and dealing with cancer while still being a wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend. I found the book to be compelling and honest in a way that made me feel I would like to know more about Kelly Corrigan and definitely look forward to more of her writing in the future.