A day in our life...

Thursday, January 8, 2009

a happy surprise to a crappy week

It is a well known fact that I have a serious love for Nordstrom's. It began many years ago at Easton and continued in San Diego and Dallas. You would have thought I won the lottery when a Nordie's opened at the Galleria. It is hands down my all time favorite store. I worked in retail myself for years and value truly good customer service. Nordstrom is top notch. We don't have a Nordstrom's anywhere around here and have to make do with two other big name department stores. Both of which have strict return policies even if merchandise is defective. That being said 9 times out of 10, I will order something on-line from Nordies and willingly pay the shipping before purchasing the same item in-store here. I know it may seem silly but it's important to me to be loyal to stores that really value their customers.

We have had a really crappy week in the Ross house. It's always rough when we come back from vacation but this week has been especially difficult. The kids are still amped up from Christmas and re-adjusting to their rules and schedules and it has been pouring down rain all week. The girls especially have been fighting me tooth and nail on absolutely everything. Will has been screaming all week. I think he has another ear infection and will find out for sure tomorrow. My ears are actually ringing from all the screaming and commotion. To make a bad week worse, my faithful pair of Uggs ripped. I was so mad. Now Uggs aren't for everyone (Jason and my brother despise them) but I love them and wear them every single day. I know they should last for years and not tear. When I was placing my order for a new pair on-line I decided to call the customer service department at Nordies and see if this is a common problem other customers experience. After explaining the situation the very nice man offered to exchange the shoes, without me even asking, for a brand new pair. I was actually in shock.

My love affair with Nordies continues.

Wednesday, January 7, 2009

always the ornery one

I take great care in naming our children. As most of you know, I am pretty particular about all of their names and it is usually a decision Jason and I agonize over pretty much from the end of the first-trimester on. I know that it will take us the entire six months to actually agree on a name so I start early.

Amelia's name was especially difficult for us to come up with. There were several lists of contenders that were rejected by Jason for some bizarre reason or another before we finally agreed on Amelia..he finally got over the Earhart and Bedelia hangups.

When Amelia was born, Bella was just over two couldn't say her name and called her "Sissy". Unfortunately Sissy stuck with Amelia. Whenever anyone asked Amelia her name, she smiled and replied "Thissy". Keep in mind she can clearly say Isabella Victoria and William Wallace but she was "Thissy Ross".

Recently however, Amelia has changed her name again. Whenever asked her name now, she smiles and without missing a beat says "Pudintane. Ask me again and I'll tell you the same." Over and over.

Gray hair from this one, I'm telling ya.

Sunday, January 4, 2009

our trip to Ohio

We arrived home today from 10 days in Ohio. We had a fun trip and packed a lot in 10days. We had a birthday party for Amelia, spent some time with our good friends and their brand new baby, went out for an early birthday dinner, celebrated New Years for the first time since we've been married and enjoyed spending time with our Ohio friends and family.
Now we're home and getting resettled in our routine. We have been out of all activities for three weeks. Bella is especially ready to get back to school and her classes. I still have to take down all of our Christmas decorations something that I am absolutely dreading.

Friday, January 2, 2009

Amelia's Birthday party

Amelia was pretty excited she had a birthday party with her very own Tinkerbelle cake. She has patiently waited her turn during both Bella and Will's birthday. All day Amelia kept saying "My birthday" and singing Happy Birthday to me.