Tuesday, September 13, 2011
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!
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!
Friday, September 9, 2011
First Week Down
We are officially in the fall routine of things. Aaron and I both started back to teaching this week, and we are back in a groove. I've decided to get up every morning at 5:30 in order to have a different type of start to the day. I'm able to shower before the kids are up and I am usually able to get in some devotion time before they wake up. I'm then able to take a little more time to pack a good lunch for Hannah and make a yummy, healthy hot breakfast for all three kids. We're able to sit down together for breakfast and have a good start to the day. Thus far we have been able to get to the bus stop on time, so they have ridden the bus to school all week. I can always drop them on my way to work if needed. This is proving to be worthwhile, although I am not a morning person at all. I'll adjust.
We are off the the fair this afternoon. My parents are coming along for the fun. We always enjoy the atmosphere, animals, exhibits and a few rides. The kids can't wait for cotton candy! I'm taking the camera, so we should get some fun pictures. I'll make sure to post a few!
We are off the the fair this afternoon. My parents are coming along for the fun. We always enjoy the atmosphere, animals, exhibits and a few rides. The kids can't wait for cotton candy! I'm taking the camera, so we should get some fun pictures. I'll make sure to post a few!
Monday, September 5, 2011
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Saturday, August 20, 2011
Lentil Fun
Living in Pullman brings all kinds of wonderful opportunities... including the annual Lentil Festival! We had a great time this weekend celebrating the lovely lentil. On Friday night we headed out to the street fair where we enjoyed all kinds of freebies, the kids played silly games and attacked the inflatable obstacle course. We ran into lots of people we know and haven't seen all summer and just enjoyed time together.
This morning Aaron went fishing with my Dad and my sister's husband, so I took the kids to the parade. We met up with some fabulous friends, Eli's godparents, and enjoyed all the things the parade had to offer. Antique tractors, rodeo queens, high school royalty, politicians, dancers, marching bands, WSU athletes and of course... LOTS OF CANDY! I was so proud of my kids as they bubbled up with excitement and cheered for our soldiers as they marched past. My cousin Bryan is serving in Afghanistan right now and we pray for him everyday. It is always a great deal of excitement for the kids to see one of our service men or women! Eli enjoyed it all and found much delight in eating smarties. He was, however, not delighted to see the clown. He wanted nothing to do with that strange creature.
And now our lentil celebrating is done. Tomorrow we will head to church and then up north for a church picnic in the mountains. We are looking forward to that. I'm guessing we will be exhausted at the end of the day, but it will be a good tired I hope. Then Monday we really start focusing on school with Isaac's Kindergarten Open House that evening. He's getting pretty excited about it!
This morning Aaron went fishing with my Dad and my sister's husband, so I took the kids to the parade. We met up with some fabulous friends, Eli's godparents, and enjoyed all the things the parade had to offer. Antique tractors, rodeo queens, high school royalty, politicians, dancers, marching bands, WSU athletes and of course... LOTS OF CANDY! I was so proud of my kids as they bubbled up with excitement and cheered for our soldiers as they marched past. My cousin Bryan is serving in Afghanistan right now and we pray for him everyday. It is always a great deal of excitement for the kids to see one of our service men or women! Eli enjoyed it all and found much delight in eating smarties. He was, however, not delighted to see the clown. He wanted nothing to do with that strange creature.
And now our lentil celebrating is done. Tomorrow we will head to church and then up north for a church picnic in the mountains. We are looking forward to that. I'm guessing we will be exhausted at the end of the day, but it will be a good tired I hope. Then Monday we really start focusing on school with Isaac's Kindergarten Open House that evening. He's getting pretty excited about it!
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