Sounds that make me nervous

There are two "sounds" that make Derek and I a little nervous when we hear them:

• when the girls are playing upstairs or in another room and we hear a loud thud followed by Winnie saying "she's okay mommy"
• when the girls are playing upstairs and we go to check on them but are instead greeted by Ellie at the top of the stairs saying "no mommy, you don't come up here, you go back downstairs!"...makes you wonder just what exactly is she up to?????

Sorry its been a while!

Wow - has it really been over a month since I've posted anything? Sorry about that - life has been pretty hectic here, but I'm now enjoying a 3 week break, soon to be joined by Derek for his 2 week break where we can all get some quality time together before his schedule gets crazy again in January.

Winnie and Ellie are getting excited for xmas - they had their pictures with Santa (to be posted soon!), helped pick out a tree and decorate it and now can't keep their hands off the tree. Thankfully it's still upright and nothing has been pulled off and broken. Trust me, that's a miracle in our house!

We hope everyone is doing well and is ready for the holidays!

Maura, Derek, Winnie and Ellie