Daddy & Bubbie

I know a lot of you have already seen this picture on Facebook but I love it, so I just had to post it here too. It's such a great picture of John and Ian.

It took me forever to take it, but they were BOTH good sports about it and very patient.  I noticed after I took the picture that Ian's hands are huge.  Grandma said Uncle Ken had huge hands when he was a baby so maybe he's gonna be super tall like him.  We'll see...only time will tell!

Spartan Spotlight

Jacob is a member of the King Lion Choir at school.  Today his school and several other feeder schools were a part of a concert at Doherty High School called the Spartan Spotlight.  There were a LOT of people in the auditorium.  We were not late but ended up sitting in the aisle. Guess I'm getting old cause sitting on the floor for an hour killed my back. 

Each school performed two songs.  Here are two YouTube videos showcasing each song performed by Martin Luther King Elementary.

ST Math

Last night was ST Math night at the boys' school. The ST in ST Math stands for spacial temporal.  The program is defined as:

The ST Math® product family consists of engaging courseware which employs the learners’ spatial temporal reasoning abilities to explain, understand, and solve multi-step math problems. The language barrier to learning math is eliminated, and the program has proven uniquely engaging and effective with students at every level of math and language proficiency.

Both boys were so excited to show us what they've been doing and accomplished. They really seem to be having fun too! Jacob was 98% complete and able to finish last night. I'm glad I was there when it happened. His name will be mentioned during the morning announcements, and he will receive a certificate for completing the program at his grade level. As for William, he will finish soon.  I know he's anxious to make his goal.

They are both so smart.  I'm so so proud of them!

I Survived

My first day back to work started out with a bang. Packing Ian's diaper bag alone is a feat in itself. So many things to remember to do and bring, but I got them all or so I thought. We managed to make it to Grandma's and just as I was heading to work I realized I forgot my laptop. Wanting to scream, I called John. He told me to go back to Grandma's and wait for him.  He was going to bring it to me. What a sweet man!

The rest of the day had it's ups and downs, but nothing  major.  So...I survived my first day back to work from maternity leave.  I just keep telling myself it'll get easier.  It will, right?  Wishing I was with my bubbie, but I know he will be okay and so will I.

Rollover, Rollover

Happy Valentine's Day

I went to the boy's parties at school. They both seem to enjoy themselves and loved showing off their baby brother to all their friends. I loved being there with them.  They are sweeties.

A Special Thanks to John for...

• allowing me to take several naps and rest this weekend
• shoveling the driveway
• taking care of the family
• doing the bills and taxes
• showing love and compassion when it was not deserved
• making me laugh and smile

Indoor Soccer

Jacob has been playing indoor soccer with a competitive team for the past several months. At first, he was a little hesitant about the game.  According to John, indoor soccer is a totally different game from outdoor.  It's taken him some time to adjust to the differences.  Today he played goalie, a position he really enjoys.  He did an amazing job, and made several really good saves.  The final score was 5-3.  Jacob's team won.  I'm so proud of him for not giving up.  Today he helped his team with the win. An experience he would have missed had quit the team.

Life is hard, but the best rewards are given to those who don't give up.

Snow Day

Adrian (Chubs)

Paulie

Rocky

The Blizzard Warning issued last night turned out not to be as bad as expected. The weather man almost always overestimates the weather conditions.

Regardless, District 11 decided to give the kids the day off from school.  They are at Junior Academy now but should be home earlier than normal.  In the meantime, me and Bubba are just hanging out at home with the pups.  Another typical day for us, but I must admit I am excited about the snow!

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Eat your heart out Ann Burrell