It amazes me just how much my kids are growing up on me. Jake is becoming more and more independent every single day. Second grade means a lot for him. It means no more kissing mom before he gets out of the car. It means friends are a bigger deal to him. It means, he has to look good when he goes to school, hair has to be combed, pants have to be fresh out of the drawer and shoes... only certain shoes are acceptable! I love that he is taking such an active role in his preparation for school.
Joe has a one liner at least once a day. One day he tells me, "Mom, I am a little kid, I know everything." The next day he is telling me he doesn't like Courtney's attitude! I love it. How grateful I am to be home and raise my little people. Joe is doing very well with preschool. He loves his Teacher Becky, and truly gets upset when I don't let him go because of illness or whatever. He has a new friend at preschool that I have heard is quite the good match for him. His name is Drew and Joe talks non stop about him, and of course Maddux!
Courtney is growing up before my eyes! The older she gets the more she becomes just like her mother! She is very opinionated, and don't mess with her book of coupons because let me tell you, she will let you have it! She is more and more attached to her "babies" and will not go to bed without at least one or two around her. She is talking a lot more. Her favorite word is Stuck! She doesn't say no or yes... rather she shakes or nods her head. She keeps me on my toes. I am loving this stage with her just about always... the grocery store is not one of the times!
Justin is enjoying his new car. He got rear ended on Halloween. That was tough. Brand new car, 8 weeks old and .... CRUNCH! I really think this is our trial in life. It is the one way that Heavenly Father keeps us from putting our material possessions too high on a pedestal. Justin was pretty bummed about the whole situation. If he had been driving the civic I am sure duct taping it back together would have been acceptable, but with the new car the thought of bondo was just too much! Luckily the car is back and looks wonderful! Kuddos to Hinckley Dodge Body Shop!
I am crazy keeping up with the family. I love what I do. I love being mom! I love it so much that I have borrowed children everyday! While it does exhaust me, frustrate me, and cause me moderate headaches at times, I wouldn't trade being home for anything. I am grateful that Justin has a job that allows us to have me home! What a blessing!