Hosanna and Eggshells!

Last night, Xander slept for four solid hours. I was in heaven. It’s hard to believe that he is two months old now. I took him in for a check-up on Wednesday, and he weighs 8lb 9oz, and is 21 inches long. Woohoo! Camary got a check-up, too. She weighs 27lbs and is 35 inches tall. She was quite relieved that she didn’t have to get any shots. She did get princess stickers, which she stuck to her forehead. She still has red marks from when we had to take them off.

Last Friday, Rusty turned twelve. He was ordained a Deacon on Sunday, and got his Faith in God award from Primary. On Tuesday, he got braces on his teeth (with red and green bands for Christmas). They are still a little sore, but I think he can chew again today. He’s been going to the orthodontist for four years preparing for this, and had so many teeth pulled, I’ve lost count. The orthodontist said it has made a huge difference, though. Finlay started seeing the orthodontist at six!

Tonight is Ryan’s band concert. I’m excited for it, especially because I had to miss his concert in October. Last Friday, we went to the last Marching Band performance. They honored the seniors and gave out awards. Ryan got an award for Outstanding Freshman! I was so proud.

In other news, I finished my Christmas story this week! I just have to type it and print it. It’s called “The Wings of Morning.” Here’s a tease: “If I take the wings of the morning, and dwell in the uttermost parts of the sea; Even there shall thy hand lead me, and thy right hand shall hold me.” Psalms 139:9-10

Camary likes to ask me to sing “Ding, Dong Merrily on High,” which ends with the phrase, “Hosanna in excelsis!” The other day I heard her singing it to herself. She’s quite a good singer, and she knew most of the words, but when she got to the end she sang, “Hosanna and eggshells!” I can only imagine what she thinks eggshells have to do with it.

Well, I’ve got to get typing!