Exciting times...

There is a lot of exciting things going on in the Frieling household. Mason is adjusting well to preschool, finally. He is sick today, so I kept him home. Reagan is getting ready to turn 7 months old in two weeks. The kids are growing so quickly. We are very excited about that a few other things happening around our family.

Kevin has been busy with selling. He is gone for several days to Salina, KS at a conference. I have been busy taking care of the kids and sewing. I finally got Reagan's blanket done and sewn all together. It looks really good and I am quite proud of it. I have gotten a lot of compliments on it too. It makes me feel really good. My next project is working on Derek's Cardinals T-Shirt blanket. That is going to be a difficult one to do. I am anxious to try out my new surger too. So much fun!!

Reagan at 6.5 months

Happy 2009!

This week proved to be a struggle for us with getting Mason used to going to Preschool. Tuesday was hard, but Thursday was worse. Kevin spent 30 minutes at the school trying to get Mason to calm down. Mason would do okay until Kevin told him he had to go. Mason just would cry and cry. I got a call at 9:00 from Glenda saying he was just miserable. When I got to the school to pick up Mason, he was sitting on Clint's lap reading a book and was doing better, but I could tell he had been sobbing. We are going to try going a little bit at a time, not going the entire 3 hours, but by hour to see how he does. We don't want to tramatize him anymore than what we have. I am so glad that Clint is one of his teachers since he is also Mason's godfather. It makes me feel more reassured. Clint and Glenda are doing a FANTASTIC job and I am so happy that they have accepted Mason. He needs the socialization and to get used to other kids around. I love Mason so much and hope he does continue to get used to school and begins to love it.

Reagan is six months old today! I don't know where the time has gone. She is wearing 6-9 month pants and shirts. She is quite the little queen. She loves to be held and talked to. She loves to make noise and make her presence known. She is our little social butterfly. She is such a joy. I love having a little girl and a little boy! They are so different, but look just like their father!

There really isn't anything going on with us right now. I continue to work one day a week and Kevin is busy with seed sales. Last weekend we had a date and went to see "Yes Man" and ate at Red Lobster. This weekend we are staying in with the kids and watching movies!!

Here are some recent pictures of the kids I took. Enjoy

Mason's First Day of Preschool

Well, it's official. Mason is a big boy. Today was his first day of preschool at Immanual Lutheran. He did fine until about 10:15 when Clint called me and said he thought Mason had had his limit. He gets overstimulated so easily and cries when this happens. When I got there to pick him up he was sitting on Glenda's lap crying. My heart just ached for him and I cried with him. I hope it gets easier. He seemed to enjoy the time that he was there though!
Mason playing.


Mason finding some toys to play with at school.

Mason and Kevin walking to school.

Mason going in to preschool.

Mason leaving our house to go to school.

Christmas Craziness

Reagan on Christmas Morning. She was such an angel!


Our Living Room on Christmas Morning.



Santa's letter to the kids.


Mason and Melissa - Christmas Eve. Grandma and Grandpa Klein gave Mason his first Tricycle and he loves it!


Reagan and Kevin on Christmas Eve..right before Reagan fell asleep!

Merry Christmas!

From the four of us Frieling's, I wish all of our families and friends a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year!

We have way to many places to go over Christmas and it seems like everything will be rushed. I hope that we are able to slow down and enjoy each other during this holiday season. I just need to remember to keep our kids on their schedule and things should be fine, even if it means missing out on some gatherings. It is important to me that we get time at home with just the four of us and enjoy our kids opening and playing with their gifts from us and Santa.

Mason, Reagan and I are getting over colds. I have had a small cold and nothing compaired to what Mason had. He has been a trooper through it all though. Even Reagan, with her not feeling well, always had a smile on her face. Thankfully all of us are on the mend now.

We are planning on going to look at Christmas lights tonight if the weather holds out. It is a tradition that we are carrying on from my childhood. I love seeing Mason's excitement when he sees the beautiful lights!!