Happy Holidays, From The Romicks

A few months ago, when I was recovering from my eye surgery, I posted a blog I wrote a few years ago. The blog was a mock Christmas card written well before I knew what it took to be a great husband and father. With the holiday season just around the corner, and with Christmas cards being sent out, I decided this would be the most opportunistic time for me to send out an official Christmas card on The Morning Ride.

Ho, Ho, Ho everybody. The Romick’s here, from Baumholder, Germany. We’re a happy group of people hoping to shed a little Christmas spirit to you and everybody around you. The holidays are times for sharing, giving, and making those who love you believe your life is better than it really is. The last part is the golden rule of holiday cards sent out in the form of a newsletter, as this is. While we might be a little different than most common folks we too follow the golden rule. Without waiting any longer, the youngest member of the Romick family, Hailey Serena, will inform you all just how awesome she is and how awesome her life is.

Hailey Serena
I was born this year on February 1st and one thing I’ve learned is that it is not easy being beautiful. Being beautiful wears a girl out, so I sleep a lot. I try to sleep about 12-13 hours a night and I also manage to get two solid naps in during the day. It’s rough being 10 months old. I enjoy Cheerios, sweet potatoes, Mommy Milk, and anything else I can find on the ground. Dust piles are always fun. I love my big brother Jadon; I’m quite the tag-a-long. We play all the time together. Sometimes I won’t leave Jadon alone so he will push me and I will cry, then he gets in trouble by Mommy and Daddy. Sometimes though, I’ll just cry for no reason and Jadon will still get in trouble. I’m 10 months old but I run this house. Daddy’s so predictable. I know if I cry he will pick me up, he’ll give me kisses and call me a princess. My Mommy is cool. I know when I see her and cry a swig of milk is moments away. It’s all about me and Mommy knows it. Princess out!

Jadon Alan
I started potty training this year. I’m still scared to poop on the toilet so I wait until I have a diaper on and destroy that diaper. I have a Mommy and Daddy who clean up after me so I do not see any reason to change my ways, at least not yet. I’ve started to get in trouble a lot, but you see, I’m a little boy. I know I’m not supposed to touch the TV screen when my fingers are covered with cheese spread, but I’m a little boy and little boys are going to do what little boys are going to do. I’m know I’m supposed to take naps but the way I see it, I have two hours of uninterrupted play time. Little boys don’t get a whole lot of time to play. I know I shouldn’t take big jumps off the couch but seriously, do you have any idea how much fun it is to jump off the couch? I’m a really good big brother and love my Baby Sissy. Sometimes though, I have to push her down but Baby Sissy needs to understand this is Jadon’s House and she can’t always play with my toys. I love watching Rocky Balboa and can’t wait for Santa Clause to come. Go Pack Go!

Celia Serena
I’m the luckiest girl in the world. I have two beautiful children who love me infinitely more than their father. I’m married to the greatest blogger in the world who also happens to be very easy on the eyes. What more could I ask for other than a 2010 Audi A8 and husband who knows how to dance? A girl can dream, right? Things are rather normal around here though. The most rewarding part of my day is being able to put on an apron and cook for Andrew. I know my place as a woman and Andrew is always there to remind me. Sure he does a few things that I would like to see change but leaving his underwear in the living room for me to pick up is not one of them. I love my husband! That man is not the only one I’m taking care of. Jadon had begun to put me in time-out on a regular basis, he will ask me to kiss a body part that he hurt, including his tushie, and every day I’m forced to watch hours of Playhouse Disney. Hailey has grown into quite the diva and only thinks with her belly. It’s not easy being the woman of this house.

Andrew Dale
What have I been up to? Don’t you read my blog?



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The Romicks