Ahh, sweet relief

Ever since the start of all of our illnesses, Grant was back on a newborn schedule which means waking every 3 to 4 hours to eat. It was really wearing me out because I was not getting more than 2 to 3 hours sleep at a time. And being sick on top of it - it took a toll on me. Last night he slept 10 hours straight which is just what I needed!

Karee let me buy a used treadmill. I love having it in the house and I dont have to plan my day around going to the Y. Plus its a pain to get the kids in and out of the car multiple times a day. No, I can use it when they are napping and I can take my time. I can wear shirts that are a little too tight around my belly (think Chris Farley fat guy in a little coat routine), I can allow my belly blub to flow freely in the wind.....lol. It was a good investment that will save us $700/year.

Kara is talking more and more and using short sentences. I used to think that she would be very calm and laid back. As we approach the (terrible) 2's, she is more and more active. All of us will be sitting in the evening watching tv (yes, even Jack sits still) and Kara's running around from person to person. She is giving hugs, being loud, "KITTY", petting the dogs, jumping on Jack, "KITTY", sits on daddy's lap for 2.5 seconds, "KITTY"!

Jack had a great progress report from school. He is excelling at almost everything that a 4 year old should be and he is soooo much better behaved this year. He's like a celebrity at school. As we walk in he's waving and saying hi to various teachers and staff. Everyone seems to know Jack. Some will give him a hi five, others a hug.

Grant is perfecting the art of crawling. He gets so excited though that often times his legs go faster than his arms and he ends up doing a face plant on the carpet. That doesn't stop him - he gets right back up and gets to his destination. I think he is the best baby ever. He is always so happy. I think he just likes to show off his dimple truth be told.