Things I get unreasonably excited about

1. Candy in my ice cream. Better yet, if I get to CHOOSE the candy that goes in my ice cream. Gummy bears, chic lets, butterfingers. All of the above.

2. A random text from a friend. If I haven't heard from you in a while, this seriously makes my week!

3. Getting laundry done in 1 day. I honestly feel like I deserve a sash and a crown for finishing laundry in just 1 day. It basically never happens. Ever.

4. Bacon. Only after 10:00pm. In fact, I just had some. With salad - I feel like one balanced the other. Pretty sure that's how it works.

5. Someone ELSE's embarrassing story. I love hearing these. Other people's embarrassment just never gets old.

6. When I see an ex-boyfriend that got huge and gross. I never really ended that many relationships poorly, but I still like to know I'm hotter than them. Shallow? Yes.

7. Finishing a puzzle. I feel like a jedi ninja MASTER.

8. When someone asks me if I've read a book, and I can say yes. I pretty much never remember titles to books I've read, so I feel like a freakin genius when this happens.

9. When I can pee without pushing on my bladder. I just feel like a teenager again.

10. Those random kisses from my husband. I'm an attention whore, and crave physical touch pretty much all the time.

11. Going on a road trip and having all types of junk food at hand: chocolate, sour candy, gum, chips, popcorn, and soda.

12. The one week a month I actually fill out my bra. I feel so sophisticated. I'm finally an A cup!

13. Getting through the Wal-Mart line in less than 30 minutes. Victory is mine!

Ethan's New BFF's

For Christmas, we got Ethan 3 toys: Jessie, Buzz, and Woody. The joy on Ethan's face was priceless, when he realized what he was getting for Christmas! I have to say, holidays are so amazing with a little midget around. He is our biggest blessing.

Below is a video we took of Ethan last night, pretending his Buzz Lightyear. The babysitter said he'd been doing this for the last 45 minutes!

Not surprising.

Our Christmas Tradition

The last few years we've added Christmas traditions here and there, which has been so fun! I love carrying on traditions from my family, and making some of our own along the way. One tradition we started this year (which was a big hit) was watching Stardust on Christmas, while preparing Christmas dinner.

When Billy and I were engaged, it was quite a tumultuous time for the both of us. We broke up a few times (because I was a psycho). The last time we broke up, he travelled to Denmark to do a film. While he was in Denmark, I was able to work through my issues (...'cause I was a psycho), and made the decision that he freaking rocks, and life would be awful without him.

Right after he got home, we watched the movie Stardust together (at the insistence of my roommate. Thank you, Jessica). After so much stress and inward conflict, this date was exactly what we needed. I remember feeling so calm and at peace with our decision to be married. This is why I could watch this movie again and again! Every time I watch it, I feel like I'm falling in love with my husband all over again. This is a tradition we'll carry on year after year.

P.S. Thank you for all your wonderful comments on my last post. Everything that was said was EXACTLY what I needed to hear. I have the best friends in the whole world :)