Time sure flies

It's been quite a while since I posted. Life is just zipping by. It's advent already (lot's of people think that it's Christmas time, but it is actually a season of anticipation BEFORE celebration- a very good time that should not be ignored!) Anyhow we are really busy, as all of America seems to be. In our case, we are trying to see as many of our family and friends as we can before the holiday. We are not big shoppers - we usually come up with a list and in the last 5 days before Christmas, we go out late at night and buy the stuff on the list. That't it. no trying to get great deals, no going into the mall unless we absolutely HAVE to. We try to get books, things from small stores and even go to places like Old Navy and Circuit City specifically because they are not attached to a mall. I really, honestly, would love it if Christmas were a little more like Thanksgiving- a little less about the shopping, more about the family and gratitude. (only this time, specific gratitude for the God of Love who sends a child into the world to represent her/himself). That's my thought on the matter.
So, in the midst of all the busy days- Scott is studying EVERY night and EVERY weekend for his last actuarial exam. It is high stress around here- and will be until the end of January sadly. I am knitting again, and quilting (I can't believe I added another hobby to the 43 others i already don't have enough time for)... and I am getting ready to say goodbye to being part time. My job goes full time in January.

Our little man is doing great- he really is so sweet and such a joy to be with... I hope and pray we can be good enough parents that he doesn't end up with that "Only Child" syndrome (not all onlys have it, but some think they are the center of the universe, and I hope he learns otherwise). He is not really aware of what Christmas is like in our culture. He knows it's about baby Jesus (thanks to daycare more than us) and that is enough in my opinion for now.
Well, I gotta go start the laundry and other mundane tasks I stayed home to work on. Happy Advent people!