It isn't easy to keep up with life AND a blog. I keep proving that to myself. But, life has been okay for us. No big news to share, but I thought I'd update anyway with just a little about what is going on in our lives.
OVERALL - It has been a long, cold, snowy winter. We are all ready for spring, and some recent warm days has meant a lot of outside time (especially for the kids.) This momma is ready for smaller loads of laundry, and the smell of sunscreen! :)
CHAILLE - She is well aware that her 5th birthday is rapidly approaching. She has been very healthy since February and the little "flu" bug that had her with fever and cold like symptoms. She is reading like a champ, and could give Nolan a run for his money very soon. She can count by 1's, 5's, and 10's and count about as high as you want her to. She can add single digits, and I think she will thrive in Kindergarten next year. She LOVES school and she loves to just sit and color. She will do it for hours at a time. She's grown and is currently wearing size 7/8 shirts and size 6 or 7 jeans.
NOLAN - Nolan is 6 now, and he is an amazing little man. He is doing very well in school and is quite athletic. We signed him up for baseball this spring, and are anxious to see the difference a year has made for him. He did very well last year for being one of the youngest on the team. He is in love with Legos ever since Steve took the kids to see the Lego movie. He makes some pretty amazing things with them. He also is growing like a weed and moving onto size 8/10 shirts and size 7/8 pants. He has started reading with more emphasis and more smoothly. He's ready for 1st grade for sure.
SILAS - Silas is doing amazingly well in school, bringing home good grades every week. He is a sharp guy with such athleticism. I can't wait to see him play baseball with the older boys this year. As his dad says, "He's a natural." He just gets it. He has struggled emotionally with some of the boys at school. Thankfully he has an amazing teacher, and she has been on top of it. He just needs to realize that the majority of the behavior he is receiving is likely out of jealousy. And we are quite proud that he has not bought into the behavior and been in trouble himself. He's a remarkable young man!
AVERY - Avery is just wonderful. He's been involved with a lot this year. Spell bowl, math bowl, sports.... And he handles it all in stride. He did awesome on his round in Math Bowl, and they finished 1st in their division at the meet and 18th in the state. He was recognized at the final home basketball game for earning his 100 AR points, and constantly has a book in his hand. His books of choice are usually non-fiction, and the topics he reads about tell you a lot about his personality (sports, history, world facts, etc.) He is a smart cookie and it comes from his love of learning. :)
STEVE - Steve, after a few weeks on shift again, was asked to teach some classes for the Fire Dept. So, he has been back on days for 4 weeks now. We have transitioned quickly back into that life. He has 2 more weeks of it, and we are enjoying it while we can. The good news is that he will be home with us some on our 2nd week of spring break. While we aren't going any where this year, it will be great to have some of the time together as a family. Steve has had some stress with work, but he handles it well. He is my hero. He handles life in the most mature way, yet he doesn't take life too seriously. He's the most wonderful father and husband, and he shows us that he loves us EVERY day.
JEN - I'm doing well. The weather changing has had me congested for several weeks now, and I'm over it... But otherwise I'm doing okay. Things at work are beyond stressful, but thankfully it seems that the things that are going on don't affect me in any way. That's a relief, but it doesn't help the atmosphere. People are edgy, and rightfully so. Spring break is coming at a good time (March 22) and I'll be thankful for a couple of weeks where I can focus on my home and my family. I'm counting my blessings that God has worked in my life the way he has. (I'm going to update on this testimony on my momma's blog here soon.) God is certainly beside us right now.
Well, the kids have been helping around the house today, and we promised them some Frosty Boy this evening. I'd better get cleaned up so that we can head out. I pray today finds you happy, healthy, and full of thankfullness! Back soon. (maybe with pictures next time...)
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