So, It's been awhile...

My life has been, well, mildly crazy. It seems that I have very few hours in the day to accomplish work, family time, cleaning, cooking, prepping for bed, baths, bills...life. (even if J does more than half of it).

We are loving our new home...and I will someday send out new address cards - it will probably be combined with our Christmas card...if I get that out. We have great neighborhood full of friendly neighbors and kids for M and E to play with. I love having MY home to decorate for the Holidays, and a home for inviting friends and family to for said holidays.

M and E never stop changing and growing, and I can't get enough of them. (ok, some days, I've totally had enough, but in general...)

M is doing so great in First grade; she is a SUPERB reader and truly enjoys learning. She is still her shy self, but making friends and having fun. Such attitude is attached to a 6 year old - such a suffering little soul she has! She is still a total daddy's girl. Her new quote: "I know, right?"

E is so much fun! Typical 3 (almost FOUR!) year old boy - cars, dirt, tantrums, and "I'll do it" attitude. He is a total momma's boy - he tells me on a regular basis, 2-3 times a day: "Mom...I love you." He is trying to keep up with his sister's wit, but she knows how to let a boy down. M: "no. NO Ethan. No, that's not right"
E: "Moooom. M says I'm wrong. I'm not wrong." (well, baby boy, you in fact are) :)

I love them. I love my husband. I love my house. I have a pretty great job. I don't have much to complain about...but I do. Complain that is. (currently my complaint is waking up to 6 puppies worth of POO.)

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