Update

So it's been a while. . . Easter came and went, which we spent out in Colorado visiting my sister and her family. Trips to Colorado are always successful for us, her kids are closest in age to mine, so the kids just enjoy getting together and being able to play. It was Ainslee's first airplane ride, and we all survived it-except for maybe the guy in front of her on the way back;).

While we were out in Colorado, Alex celebrated his 6th birthday. . . where does the time go? Instead of the birthday movies I have done for him in the past, this year I made him a photobook which he has really enjoyed-he looks at it often, has taken it to school, shows it off frequently. He's graduating from Kindergarten next week, and he says he doesn't want to go to 1st grade-he wants to be in K forever. . . lol. He's going to do summer school in hopes of staying on top of the reading and math skills he worked so hard on during the school year, and we're going to spend as much time up north this summer as we can so he's very stoked for that.


Mother's Day
I don't think you can truly appreciate Mother's Day until you become a mother yourself, I think it ranks higher than my birthday because really words can't describe your life any better than being surrounded by those that love you, and a week full of receiving small sentiments to hold onto for a lifetime reminding you of how precious life once was, you know-when I'm old, and gray. Wait, I'm already gray, so when I'm old.


Our 9th Anniversary
Again, it's one of those things where you wonder where the time has gone. Jason and I have been with each other for 14 years; hard to believe it's almost half of my life! We've been through 3 houses, two dogs, 3 kids, and all the other "stuff" that goes along w/ life. You know you've come a long way when going for supper in our gas saving Mercury Mystique, and then to get groceries for our anniversary was a perfect way to celebrate for both of us. Hell, just eating a meal in peace and quiet, at a normal pace is celebration enough for us;).


Laura
Laura will also be graduating from her 3k class this week which is very exciting for her, and she too will be going to summer school. Her and Alex are like oil and water, so I'm not sure how that bus ride is going to go, but hopefully they can work the kinks out w/ minimal intervention. Laura cannot get to school soon enough, she thrives on having "something" to do and she really rises to the challenge of things academic, yet she embraces her individuality. Right now her individuality includes two different socks on most days, a rainbow belt I just scored at a rummage sale, leotard or dance outfit, a ball cap, some lip gloss or makeup if I allow it, and a piece of gum. She's an amazing little girl that I love to pieces despite our differences, and I can't wait to see where her personality will take her.


Ainslee
She's growing like a weed, and she's emerging her own individuality-but her personality is a little "quieter" than Laura's. She's talking more and more every day, she's strong-willed, yet shy and quiet in her demeanor. I'm looking forward to the 4 hours of peace and quiet we will have together when Laura and Alex are in summer school. Oh, and the third time is a charm-fingers crossed, knock on wood, whatever else I can do-God finally blessed me w/ a sleeper. This girl usually doesn't get up before 8:30 most mornings. . . Thanks Ainslee;)


I'm been really busy w/ school, I think I blogged I'd never put myself through another super accelerated course again. . . but there I was a few weeks back. I like instant gratification. . . . I did manage to figure out that I will be graduating next May (provided all goes as planned) which is over a half year sooner than I anticipated-so I'm excited to know that I have about a year left.

Hopefully I'll be a little more current on here, but coming into summer-I can't make any promises.