"Christmas is coming... but not today"

Ahhh, it's December already! The title up there is what Caleb says at least once every day. He's beginning to understand Christmas, Santa, presents, and all that. We have explained it all to him, and he has said he wants a hat and a train from Santa. "Santa" has already taken care of the train part, but now must find a kid-size baseball hat that won't be too expensive, since I'm about 90% sure he won't actually wear a hat. Hoping for the 10% though. He does surprise us occasionally. It's going to be so fun this year!

Caleb is currently fighting off a sinus infection. He was doing better, and when the antibiotics stopped it came roaring back. He's in his room snoring right now. We got him a vaporizer and I think it is helping loosen the stuff and may help him breathe better. Friday he had a 102.3 fever, and was not himself at all. He rarely has fever so 102 seemed very high to us! The doctor guessed it was the sinus nfection and maybe some virus on top of it. Now it's Sunday and he is acting better, and has eaten a little, even if he still sounds so stuffy it makes my eyes water. Thanking the Lord for Amoxicillan!!

Carly is oblivious to it all. Although she really likes the tree, and the presents underneath it. She is a sneaky little thing too. She crawls over, reaches out slowly, barely touches a branch and then turns to see if anyone is watching. When she sees me looking at her and I either shake my head, or say no, she squeals her displeasure at being told no. Sassy! She has already perfected the board-stiff fit too. If she gets into something she needs not be in, and I physically move her, she straightens and stiffens herself and tries to slide out of my grip. Even when I put her back onto the floor she gets laid on her back because she won't bend at the waist. Silly girl!

Carly has not started walking yet, but I think she may take a step by Christmas. I said the same thing about Caleb, but this time I know better. Carly stands on her own for several seconds at a time. She hasn't quite found her balance yet so it is funny to see her doing knee bends (up and down, up and down) trying not to fall. She's very good at lowering herself down from standing. When she walks behing her push toy she is still very stiff-legged, and leans heavily on it. So I can tell she's not quite ready to do it on purpose yet. She might accidently take a step very soon though, because she gets focused on getting something just beyond her reach and doesn't pay much attention to how she gets there.