October 18, 2008

Although I've been told numerous times that my life is no longer mine, it seems more and more evident as the kids grow. Each Saturday in the fall involves Joey's soccer, and often a birthday party (or 2) for one of the kids' classmates.
Today was no exception. Coach Dad took Joey to his soccer game while Joe's biggest fan and I went to a local park for a birthday party. Audrey had a great time, as is her usual. She was engaging, animated and active.
Joey had fun at his soccer game, as is his usual. He has improved some each season and gets a lot of great exercise running after the ball.
This afternoon was filled with the Fall Festival at our church and Joey's school. Two years ago when I took Joey, he was hesitant to go on any bounce house type attractions and hesitant to even stand in line while I stood to the side. Today, however, my little man bounded gleefully ahead to each game or activity, only stopping to ask me for a ticket to play. Sigh. . .

This past week was filled with sickness and routine. Both Audrey and I were tested positive for Strep Throat, which sidelined me from work for 2 days and Audrey from school for 2 days. Although Joey didn't get tested, he did get treated. Both kids love their medicine and are like baby birds sucking down the pink antibiotics.

Joey did well all week in school and at home, and conquered some sleep battles this week. Next week will be our first parent/teacher conference of the year, and we are eager to hear what his teacher says about him.

Fall Break is Over

Joey and the Aud both had a week off of school. For Fall Break. What!!!???!!! If I remember correctly, we didn't have Fall Break when I was a kid. We had Columbus Day, back before we learned to despise Columbus. We had 2 days for Thanksgiving, and we had Christmas Break, aka "Winter Break".

Even though our kids go to private schools, they still follow the public schools schedule. With all of the teacher breaks and teacher work days, you'd think they would teach better, right?

Joey goes back tomorrow, and Audrey has Columbus Day to add to the week break. So, she will go to the dentist for a cleaning and a check up. She is the only kid I've met that looks forward to going to the dentist, to get her teeth "sparkly". After that, she and Daddy are going on a date! Out to lunch and a ride on a carousel.

Welcome to our First Blog Attempt

10-12-08: this highly unskilled end user will attempt to highlight our lives in this high-tech manner.
With the best of intentions, I've purchased and begun the process of scrapbooking our kids' lives. That has resulted in three complete pages and several boxes of yet-to-be-scrapbooked photos as well as fancy pens, scissors, acid-free papers and die cut outs. I tell myself that there will be time later. . . .

As I approach middle age, I realize that no longer should I put off things that "there will be time for later".

So, folks, this is my attempt to keep our family happenings organized and viewable. Bear with me as I document our daily journey. For the moment you may have to bear with my limited ability to use this format.