"what's cuter than seeing Christmas in their eyes?"

that's what my mother-in-law said when I called to tell her how Christmas was even more fun when you have kids. I had just bought a big gift for Marlo (or rather, Santa told me what she was getting) and I had to call my mom and Mary because I was just so excited about it. I know that's goofy but I couldn't help it.

other things that are making me happy right now:

• Marlo said "I love you" for the first time today, and it was to her dad
• I made posole and vanilla custard last night and both turned out great, if I do say
• finding the lights that I was coveting for the tree ON SALE
• Mark will be off for five whole days at Christmas!!!