THE LIFE

Being a mom can be such hard work. Do you see the mess in the background of this picture? I am truly amazed at how often I pick up something that I have just picked up a few minutes ago....or at least a few hours ago. Still, you can see that I have lots of fun with the kids. C is sporting a jazzy scarf that Oma made. She has been such a joy to play with lately. She babbles a lot too and just the other day as she was gumming a piece of paper off of the floor, her daddy heard her say, "yeah, paper." Of course.....she was just repeating sounds that she has been hearing. We better keep a good check on ourselves.

Today E got to visit the magnet school that she may get to attend. She had a 'test' with a physchologist (with other children at the same time). We didn't tell her it would be a test...just that she was going to meet some other children and teachers that she may get to go to school with next year. She said it was fun and easy. There were a couple of other children there from her preschool and I am sure that made it easier for her. If she doesn't get to go to that school, she will most likely go to kindergarten at ECDC (where she attends now).

J has been making progress potty-training. He has made quite the effort lately, mostly b/c he likes getting gum as a treat. He has really figured out how to chew gum without swallowing it. It's a bit funny to see him munching away on it. Other than this 'work', he has discovered that he really likes to do puzzles. He has done our two huge floor puzzle everyday this week, plus a few more smaller puzzles. He seems to be addicted to them. At least, it's a great skill to hone.

Big J is really busy with school, but thankfully enjoying it. It was warmer today and some of the snow on the streets was a bit mushy. Soon we may get to go play in the snow without freezing.

I am just longing for the day when our feet don't get wet when we step outside!