Wednesday, October 12, 2011

Updates

We have been busy in a good way lately :-) The kids are really settling into a school routine. We are enjoying the lovely fall Florida weather. Troy's schedule is nice this semester in that he has had almost no homework, and is home every night except Thursdays. It has been a much needed break after the craziness of the last 2 semesters.Megan is 14 months now and into everything! This little girl won't walk yet, but she climbs up on everything. This week Troy was getting some things out of the attic and I found her on the top step of the attic access ladder! She can get on the couch, climb the stairs and tries to get on the kids beds. She keeps us laughing with her dance moves and funny personality.

Sam has seemed to settle in and almost enjoy his school lately. We have some rough days where a little gentle persuasion is necessary, but for the most part he is willing to learn and has learned alot already! He is practicing his cursive writing, can count to and recognize the ones family, and has mastered all his colors. He is still my hard worker and likes to jump in wherever I am and start "helping". He grabbed some laundry yesterday and folded the towel on the top left. He does all my dishes and is right in Daddy's footsteps whenever he is home. He is always saying something hilarious to get me through the day with a smile!
Sam: Mommy can we go to Indiana for Christmas?
Me: We are hoping to!
Sam: Am I going to have to throw up?
(we have gotten a stomach virus for the past few years when home for Christmas.) Maddie is loving first grade. She is reading like crazy and does very well in math. She is back in ballet and practices around the house constantly. She is a great helper in the kitchen and really enjoys cooking. She is quieter than Sam, but really thinks alot before she talks and is asking lots of questions lately.
Maddie: Mommy why do people say Jesus is King of the 'juice'?

Another funny things she said lately..
Me: You are the oldest so I need you to be a big helper with the babysitter while Mommy and Daddy are gone.
Maddie: So you want me to tell Sam when to go to bed and stuff like that?

They are each a blessing and we are thankful for them!

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