Conley Update

Sara and I had a funny conversation last night. We’ve always joked about how I usually wake up in the middle of the night where I’m halfway hanging off my side of the bed and Sara’s right next to me leaving almost all of her side of the bed wide open. I think we figured out why this happens. When I sleep, I need my space. When Sara sleeps, she want’s to cuddle. So, subconsciously I keep moving to the edge of the bed to get away and she continues to move towards me to cuddle. Eventually I get to the end with nowhere else to go… trapped between a cuddler and the edge of the bed… which is where I sleep. Oh well, I wouldn’t have it any other way.

It did remind me of this diagram from graphjam.com though.

At the end of our conversation she said that at some point we should invest in a king sized bed. I agree, but when it’s all said and done… this is what a king size bed will get me.

We’re probably talking another 3 or 4 inches… but that’s progress, right?

Last week Titus was in his very first Christmas production as a part of his preschool. Enjoy the video. You’ll quickly notice that Titus is a natural on the stage. Really, I’m not surprised.

It’s Christmas Eve! Woo hoo! It’s Christmas Eve and it’s such a special one for the Conley family. This is the first Christmas that Titus is going know what’s going on. The last two were like any other day of the year for our little guy. We just can’t wait until Christmas morning. Although he opened up one present tonight (a Conley tradition I always enjoyed as a child) he still just doesn’t get that most of those presents under the tree are his. He did really enjoy tearing the paper off his first gift and we was even more excited about his books about cars, trucks, ladders and all kinds of other things he likes (Thanks Hintz family).

So, here’s our very Christmas-y front room.

Also, here is the glider bike that Titus is getting from us this Christmas.

Last but not least, here is a short video of me putting Titus’ bike together. This is the best! I love it!

Okay, it may be too late for Christmas, but it’ll would make a great “random-in-the-middle-of-the-year-just-because” gift. Check out the addition of “buckyballs” at the bottom of Kenny’s wishlist.

So Titus is doing a lot more taking now. Just a few minutes ago, he was sitting on the couch with Sara and I and this is how the conversation went.

Titus: Cherrios?
Sara: We don’t have any cheerios, but we do have other cereal.
Titus: Bye cereal.
Sara: How about an apple?
Titus: Bye apple.
Sara: Yogurt?
Titus: Bye yogurt.
Sara: What about toast?
Titus: Toast, bye bye.
Sara: Well, what do you want?
Titus: Cookies (with a hopeful look in his eye).

Yeah, I think he’s finally learning to communicate well.

It’s that time of year again and everyone is asking me what I want. So, let me refer you to my list. It’s not new. I’ve had some semblance of this list on Amazon for over 6 years. Last year I moved it to here.

Last year I asked for cash. I was saving up for a few different options. I finally spent all my Christmas and birthday cash and got a new TV and I love it! One of my bigger projects I’m working to save up for next year is a Mac Mini to plug into that TV and use as a media center (streaming netflix movies and hulu shows). However, I’ll get there sooner or later (even if I need to sell stuff I’ve already got). So, if you’re looking for an idea, go to my wish list. I really want everything on there and there are enough things, it can still be a surprise.

If you have any questions, just ask Sara.

So, for the big list, click here!