Day @ Mike's

Today was a big day, my dad sold his cows. He sold them to my brother Mike and today was moving day. After the move we ventured down to Berlin, to Mike and Heather's for some cream sticks & chocolate milk. It was sad that Hailey couldn't be with us, but Jace sure enjoyed his time with his cousins, Kirsten and Courtney and seeing the cows. Thanks, Heather for the fun morning.

Looking Forward

to week end away. We are planning on getting away for some of the week end. We are going to take the kids to the zoo in Columbus and then head to Dublin for the softball tournament. We haven't really had lots of time to do a vacation with the kids because we were on mission trip with the youth group and then working on the house. The kids are excited about going.

This week I have been busy painting/staining the trim in the house. I used to like painting. Starting to have a great dislike for it now.

Hailey is still loving school, which is good, because this morning when I dropped her off there was alittle boy crying and trying to run away. I can't imagine having to do that everyday. I can finally drop her off now without tears in my eyes. This morning was the first morning that I had to wake her up for school. She was so tired. I think that she is actually looking forward to the week end so she can sleep in. Jace is finally getting used to being home without his big sister, but is always so excited to see her when the bus pulls up.

Weekend

Saturday we spent doing what we do every other week end. Work on house. Did get a lot done. Trim is on and stained the bedroom and it is all ready for carpet. Hopefully this week, but more than likely with our luck, next week.

Sunday, we went canoeing with our youth group and boy are my shoulders sore. We got off the river just before the storm came. We took Hailey with us and she sat in the middle with her little paddle. She kept referring to it as a peddle. Jace got to spend the afternoon with Aunt Jen and then his grandmother.

Today was off to school. She was up a little after 7:00am wondering how long before she got to go to. Seriously, she doesn't need to be up until 7:45. Glad she loves it.

My Big Boy Just Keeps Getting Bigger

Jace got ride of his nuks earlier this week and today got his big boy bed. He is very excited about it. Wondering how nap will go? If he will stay in the bed? Next comes potty training, but that might be alittle harder for me because it just makes it more official that he really is no longer a baby.

I am trying to get the upstairs straightened up so that I can enjoy the evening with my very dear friends. We are going for supper and a movie. Wondering if we will make it to the movie because we have lots to catch up on.

A Routine

Yes, we are trying to get into a routine, so mornings go a little better with Hailey. She is not a morning person and we get to a slow start, but luckily she loves school, so she is eager to go. I usually take her to school in the morning because the bus goes to early and then in the afternoon I meet the bus. She has been very tired and usually doesn't fight me on her bed time at 8:00.

Jace is always ready to play with his big sister when she gets home. Today he was ready to go get her at 10:00. Might be a long day. I am enjoying my time with him. Just being able to give him one on one time is fun. We were supposed to go swimming today, but the water was way to cold. He didn't want to get into the water.

The house keeps moving along. Mike and His brother Matt installed the interior doors on Tuesday evening. So Mike has the rest of the trim to finish. The siding guys finished up on Tuesday afternoon. My family was here on Saturday to help build the front porch and start moving some of the big dirt piles. Thanks. We love the front porch, when we can find time to sit and relax.

O Where O Where Has My Little Girl Gone...

Today was Hailey's first day of Kindergarten. She was so excited. Mom on the other hand was not as excited as daughter was. There where tears shed this morning as I sat on my couch asking God where has the time gone? Its just amazing how fast the last 5 years have gone. Have we made the most of those years and what if there's something that we should have taught her and didn't, but I need to rest in God's peace and not worry.

Jace is not quite sure what to do with himself without his big sister, but is enjoying his mommy time. He also seems to be getting big so fast also. He woke up yesterday morning and wanted to throw one nuk away, ( he ususally sleeps with one in his hand and one in his mouth) , this morning he wanted to throw the other one away. Why are we taking such big steps on the same day that Hailey goes to school. Its to much for one day.