Hey Blog World, I know I know...who the heck are you anyway? Many folks who used to follow this blog are have probably long lost interest in us. That's okay, I don't think I need to write to attract an audience, although it's an interesting element of blogging. I think having that secret desire to connect with others is partially why we all blog. I love the attention I get from having someone post a response. It means a lot to a woman who spends most of her days thinking and processing on her own with only a bunch of kiddos to share her thoughts with. Seriously, by the time the hubby gets home I'm either too tired or too busy to regurgitate my only barely comprehend able thoughts. Needless to say then, I am hesitate to start writing again. If I don't have time to speak, then how do I have time to type. Easy, typing can be done very quietly in the kitchen, while my kiddos play. If I were to say, phone a friend, I would be instantly attacked by little people needing my attention. They have a honing beacon for when I'm on the phone, because that is when I am most vulnerable. There is always the chance that mommy might throw me a cookie to get me to be quiet for two minutes so she can talk.
"Life moves pretty fast", very true Ferris. Since I have last blogged, we have moved, survived the moving, the summer and the start of a new school year. So far, so good on all of that. We purchased a house that I think is going to be great for our family for many years to come. We have not sold our old home and are currently landlords. Our tenants can be described as hmmmmm, Kat Von D and the cast of Jack###. Oh well, they have paid a large portion of their rent up front, so far so good.
Aria and Elijah are now in second grade. And thus starts a new year of negotiating grades and expectations for our sweet eight year old twins. Regardless of the struggles we can sometimes have in school they are without a doubt the best kids in the world. I know I am biased, but I am so proud to be their Mom.
We have a ton of kids in our new neighborhood, which is a big blessing! I have enjoyed getting to know them and their families. My kids have instant friends and the neighborhood is in constant block part mode! Aria has become good friends with a young lady who is a little older than her and that is perfect! Elijah has a buddy who goes to his school and is just a great little guy. He and 'Lij are too cool for school on their scooters and skateboards. Plus their Mom has been doing the after school pickup for me and that is huge since I don't have to wake the babies up any more to go get them.
Speaking of babies, Rowan is no longer one. In fact he very rarely naps and just last week taught himself to ride a bike with out training wheels. Amazing! It took us two years to teach Aria and Elijah how to ride a bike. He is in preschool and making lots of friends, but really learning very little. So we have to do some "homework" in the afternoon, or he will never be ready for kindergarten at Dennison next year.
Selah is....well she is just plain amazing...amazingly beautiful, amazingly smart and amazingly naughty. I am reminded every day of what a treasure she is. We discovered she is lactose intolerant, after many months of changing endless poopy diapers that smelled like death, I took her off milk. Now she poops like a normal two year old and is probably ready to potty train.
Well friends, Selah is getting naked as we speak and if I don't catch her soon she will be naked and probably poopy too. I hope this got you caught up a little bit. I have much more to share and will soon. I promise...
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