Dear Blog

Dear Blog,


Please forgive me for dropping off the face of the blogging world. I have been very busy with life. I am learning very quickly that I am finding it difficult to do much of anything with my little monkey of a 2 year old. She loves to climb and get into everything except the toys that are just for her. My keys just recently ended up in a toilet. Clothes are being found in the trash cans. Toilet paper strips are placed beautifully around the house. Phone calls are being placed and maybe even voicemails left for the unexpected receiver. Tables are being climbed and the computer keyboarded is getting a workout, just not by me. In fact, it has been so long since I've used the keyboard, I've forgotten how to work the keys. I'm now getting it mixed up with the Blackberry. For now, here are a few pictures of the little monkey.

Loves a computer!

We have to strip her down to eat. What a mess she makes! She found the big bowl of mashed potatoes after we finished dinner.

Mmmmm! Eating again!

Wall Art

Weekly Reflection

Sitting down with my cup of coffee and reflecting on the week.

The school year is off to a great start for myself and the kids. The girls love their teachers and adjusting well into the routine. Abby got her first hundred on her vocab test~ Always thankful that my girls are responsible for doing their homework and studying. We set that expectation from the beginning and though it wasn't always easy back then, it sure has made life easier now. School is going well for me. As always, there is never enough time and I feel like I am having to use part of the weekend to try and catch up. Praying that all that will begin to fall into place so that I won't have to bring any work home during family time.

Matt got free tickets to the first ECU football game! We are so excited even if we'll be sitting in the nosebleed section. Caroline has never been to a game. I'm hoping that she'll enjoy the whole atmosphere thing and not get bored.

Jill's Memorial Service was Friday. It was bittersweet~missing her but happy that she is not hurting anymore. Her service was exactly what she wanted. She didn't want it to be about her but all about Jesus. We sang praises and worshipped. I know she had to have been dancing, singing, and smiling down on us. She will continue to touch people's lives with the work she did with her time on earth. A servant of God.

Mattie's OT, Miss Amanda is moving. I know Mattie will miss her. I remember the first couple sessions with her and how Mattie didn't want to sit still. Amanda was very patient and consistent with her. Within the next couple of weeks, as soon as she saw her, she would just plop down in her lap, ready to work. Though we will miss Amanda, we welcome Ms. Kim back. Mattie did an awesome job with her this week and loves her too. I am so thankful for a support of great helpers.
We are also very thankful for Ms. Angela, her speech therapist. She has high expectations for Mattie and by the end of the session this week, Mattie was signing grape and saying "gaa-gaa-gaa". Little steps in the right direction.