Ok, so... it's been almost a year. But, the kids are in bed, the dishes are done, and J has the channel changer (which means I must divert my attention lest I have a seizure due to his constant changing of the channels).
A quickie update-
Me- Loving life as a wife and momma. My kids are so busy, but it's fun seeing their personalities develop. Loving life as a middle school sped teacher. I really do love my job- craziness and all. (but really--- show me a job that isn't crazy) I was "evaluated" the other day with my assistant principal watching a lesson. Afterwards, she said that was her favorite observation. ever. I wish I could tell you more about the kiddos in the class. They are hilarious and I love starting my day with them. New obsession? Making hair clips!!
J- On rotations as a third-year med student. Boo-ya! We're getting to the light at the end of the tunnel---for me, that is known as.... the moment he starts getting paid. YIPPEE! Sounds bad to focus on that, but then I'll be able to stay home (for at least a while... we'll see...). The place J is at right now is... basically full of white trash patients. He's seen quite a few interesting cases, and knows he does not want to be a family physician (not just because of this one rotation, by the way). I'm so proud of him--he's SO stinkin' smart- and learning more things every day. His patients love him too.
M- Oh my biggie big girl. Latest obsession? Being a horse. This became a problem because she insists on wearing "clippity-cloppity shoes" and the other day, she ended up kicking C in the face. Goodness gracious. She has a mind of her own, but is become a very helpful girl. She does a few chores and MOST of the time, is on the lookout for how she can make C happy. We have a four book cap at bedtime because she LOVES to read. She still loves projects, but is sort of "over" kiddie ones and only wants to do what I'm doing... which sometimes means Mommy's crafting goes on after bedtime! She says the absolutely FUNNIEST things on a daily basis- sometimes multiple times a day. She has become a picky little eater, and I hate suppertime battles. I am just NOT ok with jelly sandwiches every night. She loves Cubbies but at gymnastics lately she has said, "I just want to play with YOU." We may discontinue them after this month. She's been in them since September, so I think we're good for a little break.
C- C's health issues are enough for another post. But, we'll just do a quick summary with about 10 ear infections SINCE tubes last year. Tubes out, new tubes in plus adenoids out last week... currently on antibiotics for a double ear infection he had WHILE he was finishing up antibiotics for a previous ear infection. Awesome. Currently in conversations with a group to possibly begin Speech therapy. Sweet boy can't help but be delayed from all these ear troubles. He is turning into a CRAZY Boy (with a capital B). Just today in the tub, I had to stop him in a drowning attempt on either himself or his sister probably about 10 times. He loves all things ball- favorites seem to be footballs and golf balls currently. But, he DOES also enjoy J's wood baseball bat as well...
Daddy, Mommy, Big Sis, Big Bro, and baby #3!
