Off to pre-school

Joseph went to his new pre-school today to meet his teachers
and see the class. I think it will be really good for him
to be around other kids his age, learn to share, listen to
rules, etc. Although we were only there about 15 minutes
and I turned to find him throwing a kid down a slide. The
kid was fine but boy what a first impression Joseph has
made!

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Deck the Halls... well start at least

Starting decorating for Christmas today. I am normally a
"Friday after Thanksgiving" kind of girl but with Jack's
Christening yesterday my schedule is a bit off. Did the
kiddie tree downstairs first. For every ornament the girls
put on the tree, Joseph took two off. It was surely a task
just to trim a kiddie tree.

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Congratulations Jack Sergio

Wonderful day for Jack's christening. Ceremony at St.
Cecelia's, lunch at D'Italias, and after party (ha ha!) at
our house with Playstation karaoke. Who could ask for more?
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No description Needed

... except to say these are the long lost picture of
Joseph's "incident". Thank you Yesica for sharing - they
make me laugh and want to vomit all at the same time - ha
ha!

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28 Days Until Christmas!

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Happy Thanksgiving!

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Another great time at the Great Wolf Lodge

We just got back from Joseph's 1st trip to the Great Wolf
Lodge. He was a bit rambunctious but manageable. Joseph
really enjoyed the little water sprouts that were all around
the water park. He liked to step on them to stop the water
and then run away and let it all spray out. Isabelle's
favorite part was - by far - the wave pool. Adelina's
favorite part was story time - not even water related. We
arrived for 8pm story time at 7:45 and there were already
zillions of kids in the lobby so she did not get a good seat
like usual. Adelina moved her seat at least 10 times trying
to get a better view and then cried and cried when it was
over because she couldn't see good enough. So we waited for
the lobby to clear, parked our pillows in the very front,
grabbed a board game to help pass the time, and waited 45
minutes for the 9pm show. She was front and center and
loved every minute of it! Another great time at the Great
Wolf Lodge.

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Another Night in the ER

Doesn't every family spend their weekends in the ER? This time it was Joseph - I guess it was his turn. Had a run in with a wall - the wall obviosly won. The ER doctor decided to use "glue" instead of stiches - I really think she was scared to stitch him and him kick her. She was saying how much better she was with stitches and how she usually does stitches in these circumstances, but then said after one stitch she thought he would completely freak. So he got the "glue" for now. I predict that will be switched to stitches in a few days but that's just my opinion knowing my overactive 20 month old son.

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This is neat... and free

http://www.photovisi.com/

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Terrible Two's Arrived Early

Joseph's "terrible two's" started around 15 months with
climbing out of the crib. We have advanced to running,
jumping off tables, and climbing OVER the gates in the
playroom. He won't even be two until February!!! For our
own sanity, we really needed somewhere (anywhere!) that we
could put him down and know he was safe. Found this pack 'n
play cage.... I mean canopy that is SUPPOSED to help curb
the climbing. Check back in a few days and I'll let you
know if it worked.

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Joe Wurzelbacher or Joe Marinello - Part 2

Today was Day 2 of a flooded basement and broken washing
machine. However, Joe took the darn thing apart tonight and
found a leaky hose! Success!

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Adelina School Picture

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Brothers

There is no reason to be inside the house on a 58 degree
sunny November afternoon! Boys out in the double stroller
for a walk - I think it's the first time (not the last!)
they are in a double stroller together.

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Sunny Sunday

On Sunday we were lucky enough to have a playdate with Miss
Kate. The kids had a blast on the trampoline, bikes, easel,
and Joseph even got to test out his Christmas present from
Mom-Mom early. Thank goodness for Craig's List!

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Friday Night Family Fun

Not a typical Friday night at the Marinello house. Tonight
there was signing, dancing, and lots of craziness! The
playroom was a disaster but the kids had a blast!

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Happy 1 Month Birthday Jack

Jack was 1 month old yesterday, November 11th. We
celebrated with the D'Alessio girls for lunch at Panera.
Well... sorta... I wanted to have lunch with Michelle, and
Jack's calendar happen to be free.

It was also the first time ever Jack was in his crib. Not
exactly sure why that is but yesterday was the big day.
Jack was actually pretty amused the crib mobile. I actually
just put that in for "show" not thinking he would even
notice it yet.

Also had a playdate and snuggle time with friends after
school. They brought Jack a great new baby gift - a painted
sign for his room. So cute!

Happy 1 Month Birthday Jack!

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Tricky Tray anyone?

Had a blast at the St. Cecelia Tricky Tray last night - who
would have thunk it? I won a craft/toy pack for the girls
(Christmas gift?) and Lori won a $100 to Casa G. Definitely
going next year again :)

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Pop-Pop loves these kids

Pop-Pop wanted a new photo for his laptop background. This
was our attempt. Adelina was NOT in a good mood - ha ha.

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Meet the new Jack

For some reason Jack looks totally different to me today.
If you told me someone switched out my kid during the night
I might actually believe you. Not sure if it's the fluffy
hair, open eyes, or puffy cheeks but this is not the Jack I
knew last week :)

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November blahs

I have heard from a person or two that my blog is noticeably
"blah" for the month of November. In my defense, it is only
November 5th, I have a newborn, and I am still recovering
from the month of Halloween - but - point taken.

November has been uneventful so far - yippee! Jack is doing
great. Up to a whopping 6lb and 4oz - woo hoo! Joseph is
still... well... being Joseph. He's running, climbing,
jumping, and screaming all of the time. Decided to start
him in a pre-school program for 2 hours twice a week in
December. Hoping that helps kick start his talking and
teaches our little boy how to share - hoping! Isabelle is
doing fine. She is loving school and gymnastics. Adelina
is also doing well. She really does love Kindergarten, but
there is no more cheerleading in November so she is a bit
disappointed about that. Both Adelina and Isabelle will
restart ballet in a few weeks and they are both looking
forward to that and seeing Mrs. Jenny.

Hmmm... what else. Well, seems like Christmas is almost
here. The retail world magically transformed on Halloween
night to a Winter / Christmas wonderland. Not sure why they
bother waiting until Halloween is over. Might as well
decorate with the back to school clothes in August :)

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Halloween is finally here!

This felt like a month long Halloween party, but finally
Halloween Day did arrive. The kids had a great time trick
'r treating (PS - what is the correct way to spell that?).
The "jeeps" were in full effect with 3 riders - Adelina,
Isabelle, and Joseph this year. Will need to get a "boy"
jeep for future "treating" :)

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T-1 Day to Halloween

Friday the 30th was FILLED with Halloween fun. Parade and
party at Isabelle school. Parade and party at Adelina
school. Then "trunk or treat" and Monster's Ball at
Adelina's school. And it wasn't even Halloween yet!!!

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