So here we are the middle of February, hardly any snow on the ground and temps seem to be hanging around 30-40 steadily. Is this the new sign of winter, thanks to global warming? If so, I am certainly not complaining.
We've been busy:
Laura and Jason went to their very first father/daughter dance at our church and she had an absolute ball. I made an appointment for her to go get her hair washed and braided by Robyn, and that alone sent her over cloud 9. Then she got to put on a 'new dress' and have her dad all to herself for a few hours while running around and dancing under the dim lights. And they received a memorable photo for the evening and her smile says it all. . . . such a beautiful little girl. She's also surpassed the milestone of tying her shoes in the past week, she's a busy girl! I found her the perfect pair of tennies complete with multi-color laces. She also sailed through swimming lessons these past 6 weeks, and graduated to a Ray. She is such an overachiever;)!
Miss Ainslee is officially potty trained, with the exception of her night time pull up. It only took a few consistent days, a handful of Skittles, and lots of tutorials by me and Laura but she's got the hang of it. As I pack our stuff to head up north this weekend, I'm amazed how much lighter my bag is getting-no longer do I need to tote along a baby monitor, diapers, and wipes. It's sad and happy all at the same time. She's also developing that 2 year old personality, she can be quite sassy at times, particularly when her sister is around. On more than one occasion people have told me how different they are when they are alone vs. with each other, um trust me people-you don't have to sugar coat it, I know! We've been enjoying our days alone, now that my school load is lightening, I usually rest my eyes along with her at naptime or take in more snuggle time.
Alex had his mid-term report card, and he continues to do really well. It's amazing what positive reinforcement, and a more closely monitored school system can do for a kids academic, and personal ability. There isn't a day I pick him up that I regret my decision of changing schools, he is like a completely different kid. He's a little disgruntled about the winter and lack of snow, but he's been keeping busy with what small hills we have around the house on his snowboard. He too advanced to the next level in swim lessons, and really loves to just go to the Y and hang out. We're patiently waiting for his two front teeth to emerge, and we're growing his hair out just for shits and grins to see what the texture of it is really like. Alex approves of having a longer 'twirler', I'm not sure what I think about all the horn like pieces that protrude out at the end of the school day.
Jason's been busy working. . . . and that's about it.
I've decided I am not going to participate in the graduation ceremony in May. While I would love to, our life just is so damn busy right now that I really don't want to throw another deadline, or day of planning into the mix. I will patiently wait for my diploma come August.
Next week Jason and I are going on a quick get away to Mexico to watch one of our closest friends from high school get married. It was the perfect excuse for us to get away for a few days, enjoy some sun, and precooperate for the next month to come of work/school madness. Not that we needed a reason, but we're calling it our 10 year wedding anniversary gift to one another.
Til next time!
