I'm embarrassed to see that I have not been on here yet in 2009. I figured nobody looked at this thing anymore, so I haven't done much with it. Yet, in the past week, I have had 3 people tell me that the blog hasn't been updated since Halloween. Okay! So, I made a Lent resolution - update the blog regularly. :)
Here is what is happening in our lives...
Family news: 1) We remodeled the boys' bathroom upstairs. Everything was torn out and replaced except for the bathtub, which was/is in good condition. It looks amazing! If the camera wasn't all the way downstairs, I'd post a picture. Now we're trying to decide what project to do next, will it be the Master bathroom? The flooring in the dining room, living room, and entryway, or will it be the upstairs carpet? As much as we'd love for the Master bathroom to be redone, it might just wait until last since Michael and I are the only ones to see it. But, we'll see.
2) We just came back from a ski trip in Harbor Springs, MI. We left Jonah with Nana and Papa, and we took Patrick with us on the trip. It was so fun! Michael went skiing for the first time, and he did pretty well considering that we weren't so nice to him - we skipped the bunny hill and took him straight to the top. Nothing like throwing him into the deep end! We went with 3 other families, and in all there were four 4-year-olds and one 3-year-old, with all the "babies" left behind with the grandparents. It was great, and we hope to go again next year!
Michael: 1) He finished his first teaching experience at Robert Morris College just last Thursday. He has mixed emotions about teaching: he likes the teaching part, but really anything else about it isn't so fun. (I could've told him that.) 2) It's been a year now since he's torn his shoulder, and he is doing very well. Some days still give him pain, but others are better. It is frustrating for him to realize that this is how it will be for the rest of his life. But, he is happy that he can now lift both boys over his head and have wrestling matches with them without a problem.
Keri: 1) No a whole lot is new in my life. I'm still enjoying my 2nd grade class, and now know that I will be teaching 2nd grade again next year. 2) I have joined a running club with a friend, and we're hoping that it will get us back in shape. Summer and Joey's wedding are just around the corner, and I would like to look and feel my best. The running club meets once a week for a health lesson and a group run, and they give you a training log to follow for the rest of the week. I'm hoping this keeps me accountable.
Patrick: 1) He's just his great self. He loved skiing, and did a great job at the peewee ski school. 2) He's thriving in preschool. He loves his friends and teachers, and he learns new things all the time. He's excited about tomorrow night at school, because it's Daddy's Night! No Moms allowed! I wonder what fun stuff they'll do! I'm sure I'll hear all about it.
Jonah: 1) Our little devil... He has turned a corner (knock on wood). Just in the last week, we've noticed that he will be okay with us telling him no, and he won't throw a fit. That is a huge step for him! He is part billy goat, as he eats and climbs everything. 2) He scared us a few weeks ago when he choked on breakfast. Michael acted fast and had to do the Heimlich as I called 911. He probably only choked for about 45 seconds, but it was long enough and felt longer. The paramedics were great, and assured us that we did the right things. He checked out fine, but was very hoarse and quiet for a couple of days. Even though I am certified in CPR, Michael and I will be taking a class together next month, you really never know when you'll need to use it.
Above are a bunch of pictures from the last few months. We're just so lucky to have great kids, families, and each other. I don't think I could be any happier (unless a laundry fairy showed up a few times each month...)
