After we looked at the boats we all went to Chuck-E-Cheese for some games and pizza. Now, this is a place I go purely for my husband and kids. If it were up to me I'd drop a bomb full of Clorox on the place and not let anyone enter until it was dried by the sun and then only my kids and our friends could play. Sound mean? I know it does, but just the thought of all the germy, dirty, snotty, slimy hands that have been in there grosses me out. My kids included. And can you believe that children (and one adult I saw) run around there... (gulp!) barefoot?

Ok, we left there and went to the mall, where Sophie napped in the stroller long enough to stay awake the whole way home. Christopher never napped, but he's come and go with those these days. That night, as we were getting ready to eat supper, Christopher informs us he doesn't feel well. We just assume he's really tired and had a full day. Brandon picks him up, Christopher puts his hand to his mouth and then throws up. A lot. I take off for a towel and start wiping up the floor. Brandon asks why I'm not cleaning them up and I quickly tell him it's b/c I can't get to them without cleaning the floor first. I love my family, but will not walk through throw up for them, unless they are dying. He got sick one more time that night and then we all just went to bed. Our goal on new year's is to get into bed as soon as we can and start the year off with as much sleep as possible. Gives us a better first day to a new year.

Everyone felt wonderful on new year's day and we had a lot of fun together. Brandon and I sat down the other day and talked about things we wanted for ourselves and each other for the new year. I have a really hard time doing this b/c I know I'm not going to follow through, so I just don't bother listing anything. But he's better about this than I am. I listed realistic things and hopefully we'll stick to it. Here's to a new year!