Pres on the Phone

Preston's personality has really started to come out more and more. He is constantly babbling, and loves to "talk" on the phone. In fact, if we are on the phone he reaches for it and cries if we don't give it to him. This morning Steve was on the phone, and Pres started crying. So we called my parents so Pres could talk to them. He babbled some, did a little singing, hung up on them a couple of times, but was happy. It is so funny to see him repeat some of Bennett's behaviors from a year ago http://www.blogger.com/post-edit.g?blogID=3555477724792780629&postID=3180277077404312701.

Happy Birthday Mimi!!

Today (I won't say how long ago) a very special person in our lives was born. Myra, we all wish you a fabulous birthday!

I am sorry that you are sick on your birthday, because all year long you do for everyone else and this should be your special day. You have been a loving, supportive mother to all three of your boys, and an even more caring and giving grandmother to your five grandchildren. Speaking as the daughter-in-law, I feel blessed to have you in my life. I have always heard horror stories of some girlfriend's MILs, but you have been great! You are always willing to help in anyway that you can (without being intrusive), whether it is helping with Spencer, inviting us over for our favorite dinners, babysitting your grandkids, watering flowers while we are in vacation, to just being a thoughtful person and checking on us when someone isn't feeling well. We appreciate it all, and love you very much!

Lucky 13!!!

Tonight Alabama won the National Championship game, beating Texas in what became a slight nail biter at the end. Though we weren't in Pasadena to see the game in person, we were all there in spirit dressed in our crimson! I must admit I took a short nap during the third quarter, but for those who didn't rest your eyes, you must admit it was a sloooow quarter. Anyway, the Mizerany household couldn't be happier for the BIG WIN!! Though Saban was ticked off when a couple of his players dumped red gatorade on him at the end, I am sure he will reflect back on it and chuckle.

37-21 was the final score, but after Alabama was up so much at the half, we got cocky and thought we had it in the bag. The players became complacent, and Texas came out of nowhere and starting scoring with their back-up quarterback. Bama had to stick it to them at the VERY end and let them know who was boss! Thank goodness they were able to pull it off and bring home their 13th National Championship!

Standing Ovation

Back by popular demand is Preston singing. This time "Jingle Bells" and Twinkle Twinkle." By the way, I swear my children are usually dressed, it is just that I got this video right after Preston's shower today (since he wouldn't perform on cue for my mother over the phone).

Peter Piper

Preston got a new book for Christmas filled with various mother goose stories, and the kids just love it. Yesterday Steve was reading it to Pres, and when he came to "Peter Piper" he asked Preston to copy him. Pres sputtered and babbled, and Steve thought it was so funny. He told me about it when I got home, so he got the camcorder after dinner and made him do it again.

Bennett hates to be left out of any photo/video session, so we asked her to sing for us. Enjoy!

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year everyone! Though I personally didn't have a bad 2009, I am always excited to see what the new year will bring for my family. Steve started his new job a couple of weeks ago, but will get really cranked up next week. So much so that we had to back out of attending the National Championship game, which almost made Steve cry....really. I can't tell you how bad he wanted to attend that game in person. Unfortunately, work has to take precedence since it pays our bills.

Next year should be a fun year for us with the kids too. Preston is trying to talk more and more, and now repeats several things we say (like "oh man" and "all aboard") and can say several more single words that we can understand. He babbles incessantly and thinks we should understand him, so he gets very upset when he doesn't get what he wants. Bennett is mothering him more and more, and is turning into quite the little girl. Last week she came up to me and told me "I love your new boots mommy, they are pretty," and when she tells me she loves me out of the blue....priceless moments in a mother's eyes.

Anyway, last night Steve's parents kept our children OVERNIGHT for us. It was Preston's first night away from me since he was born. It is not that I am an overprotective mother, but he is the worst sleeper ever, and I hated to do that to someone else. He has been sleeping better, but of course he pulled a typical Preston and woke up at 1am last night for them, which got their whole house stirring (including Bennett). Needless to say, they didn't get any sleep. We, on the other hand, partied like rock stars! Knowing that we didn't have kids to come home to caused us to stay out later than we should have and drink more than we should have. This wicked combination is now making us suffer tremendously today.

Now that the kids are finally taking naps, I too need to get some beauty sleep so I can function the rest of the day. When will I learn my lesson, and realize that I am no longer the 23 year old that could rebound within a few hours!

Happy New Year to you all!