First Sickness of the School Year

It started with Isaac.  It moved to Hannah and then Eli.  Amazingly we got through this first bout of sickness without any fevers, doctor's visits or puking!  I leap for joy!  All three have come through with just runny noses and an occasional cough.  This time last year we were dealing with H1N1 flu, strep throat, and ear infections.  This year, 2 surgeries later, we are doing well.  I should knock on wood.  We are hopeful that this will be a healthier year for us!

After a break from my bike, I am up and riding again.  It feels good to be back in the daily swing.  My legs are tired, but a good tired.  I want to reach 1000 miles by the end of the year.  I am confident that I can do it.  I have a lot less stress when I get to ride so that in itself is a good motivator!

Eli is doing very well on the potty.  I have had a few days that he tells me every time he needs to go, but he's not doing that everyday yet.  And he seems to only tell me.  Hmmm...  He will occasionally tell his babysitter, but rarely will he tell Daddy.  He certainly won't tell Mimi and Papa.  I wonder what goes through that little mind!

Isaac is having a great time at Kindergarten.  We have discovered he does no sweat, so we will be seeing the Dr. to make sure there isn't anything else we need to be concerned about.  We just have to make sure he stays cool.  This could make sports an interesting challenge in the future.  He says such funny things everyday and I am enjoying my time alone with him after Eli goes down for a nap.  We chat about his morning and read together.  We also are starting some number games and other fun things along those lines.  It's great time with him!

Hannah is growing up very fast in the world of 2nd grade.  She has little fashion chats with her friends and has asked for a cell phone.  Our answer was "no."  We got the, "But all my friends have one."  I'm sure not all of them do.  Anyway, she is content for the moment that we will revisit the conversation  in a few years!  She is so smart and just loves school.  I am so very proud of her!

And Eli is awake, so I am done!