Life

Whew! Life has just been a whirlwind! I took on a part time job teaching two-year-olds in the afternoons. I'm really enjoying that, but I hadn't seen it coming and I've had a hard time keeping up with everything, specifically my blog. We've stayed caught up with school, for the most part, but have not had time for some of the extras. I expect to get into more of a routine here in the near future and get back to some of the "fun stuff" we do for school.

We're currently studying France and pterosaurs (actually, we're just finishing up the pterosaurs and moving onto insects tomorrow). We're reading Mystery at the Eiffel Tower, by Erin Kelly- DS#2 especially enjoys these books, and I've introduced the A to Z Mysteries to him, which he is also enjoying, reading on his own.

Speaking of DS#2, he is enjoying flag football this year. He has a good team and an excellent coach and they have won all by one game so far. Not that that is important, and I never stress winning, but it just makes the boys feel better when the win some ;-) He has even gotten to RUN with the ball some this year, which is a HUGE boost to his interest in the game. He is also still learning guitar and doing quite well at it. He is currently learning some Christmas tunes and Praise & Worship songs. He has a great teacher, there, too.

DD started a ballet class last week. She had been asking to try dance, and they offer it where I am now working, so that was perfect timing. She really enjoyed her first class and did not want to take off her ballet clothes or slippers afterwards.

Mike is taking DS#1 camping again soon, along with DS#2 this time and they have invited some of their friends and dads to come along. I think I will be somewhat envious to miss this time they have together, but I know they will really enjoy it.

We had our 2nd Annual Boy Party (I guess it's going to be annual, now!), and that was a huge success! We had 13 boys over and 12 of them spent the night! I think everyone had a great time! We had make your own pizzas and they primarily played light sabers and dressed up in costumes.

Last week, our church had a Trunk or Treat outreach, and we all had so much fun with that! There were many GREAT trunks there-- Mike & DS#2 dressed up as Indiana Jones, so we decorated our trunk to go along.

I can NOT believe it is NOVEMBER already!!! This year has just FLOWN by!!! I am hoping that I will find time to keep my blog more up to date, so I don't have to do one long post for nearly an entire month!!!