Recent Update on Us

It seems that I'm beginning each post with "I know it's been a long time since I posted, but things have been very busy!" I think I should print that on a t-shirt and wear it all the time!! I know...who isn't busy?! I'm still trying to adjust to working the extra day each week. I may not seem like much to some people, but it's more difficult for me. I'm not sure why. Maybe because I've been spoiled all these years by working part time. Having more flexibility to make plans, appointments, do things with the kids. Now not so much, but it isn't all bad. The extra money will be good...once it actually starts coming in. I'm still able to be here on Mondays at bedtime. I miss sports class but the kids don't seem to mind. Each week I leave Melissa my camera...just in case. No pictures yet but I'll make sure to post some when I get some. The kids say they are playing basketball now. I swear Ms. Tracy plans her sports around Zack's interests! She is such a wonderful and patient teacher!! Who else would VOLUNTARILY work with 2-6 year old classes to teach them sports?! Zack and Sarah have been taking this class with her since they were 3 and it's amazing how far they've come! Once they start kindergarten I'm not sure if they will continue or not. Both expressed interest in getting back into gymnastics. Zack wants to join more organized sports like soccer, hockey, basketball, football, badminton, tennis, bowling, curling...you name it...he thinks he will play it. Just like his father...sports addicted! I don't mind. He is very well coordinated and it all seems to come naturally for him. When he misses a shot, or a catch, he laughs it off. Always knows to tell others they made a good try, did well or keep trying. He's happy when other's succeed. It's wonderful to see. Thank you Ms. Tracy!!

My birthday is in a few days and this weekend should be fun...not as planned as it was supposed to be, but that's ok. Zack came down with strep throat today so I was home with them all day and they didn't sleep at Keith's tonight. No problem. Assuming we don't get a blizzard and Zack's antibiotics and Motrin don't work they way the pediatrician promised they would, fun will be had tomorrow night!! I'll update after...if it's appropriate! ;)

I just realized that I haven't updated anything on Opa. (For those who don't know me or him, Opa is my almost 98 year old grandfather who lives in Fla) Thank god my parents are there because this past weekend, apparently Opa had a mild stroke and subsequent TIA's. I could have gotten that wrong, but it's irrelevant. He was in the hospital for a few days, released, but had a setback and is now in the hospital again. His speech and right side seem to have been affected but more tests were completed today to get a better picture of what is going on. Please keep him in your thoughts. I know he is 98, but he is still my grandpa. My Opa. I talked to my mom today about making arrangements to take the kids down there so we could spend some time with him. I will wait on making that decision until we hear from the dr tomorrow. We will know much more then.

Lots of activity on the house this week!! We've had more showings this week than we've had in the last 6 months!! It's nice to see the activity...but let's bring on the offers!!! I swear I'm not going for a Guinness record on the length of time a house is for sale!! Come on already, people!!!

I think that's about it for now!! "see" ya soon!!!