Slacker

Why do I even continue to hang onto this blog? I've been slacking big time about it. I think it's just because I love reading back on when I'd blog like 4-5 times a week and a part of me thinks that I'll get back there. Probably not going to happen. I should still make more of an effort though.

We are definitely settling into a routine of school. Since my last post, Leo came down with the pukes I think the first week of school? Thank you elementary school germs. Jack got a fever that lasted practically 4 days. He almost missed picture day, but kicked it right before. His school pics will be interesting. ha ha. Then Jack got a little bit of croup. Then Leo got croup. He had to do a neb and steroid shots (poor baby had 5 shots that week bc of his well check up and flu shot and double steroid shot). Welcome to flu season, right?

Finn is thriving at preschool, which makes me happy because I honestly didn't know what to expect from him. I'm having an internal debate about how many days I want to send him next year. I can do 3 or 5. What makes things so complicated is that the bus picks up Jack at 9:06 (school starts at 9:30) and preschool starts at 9. I could drop Jack off at school every day after we drop of Finn, but that's kind of annoying. Right now my neighbor lets Jack come to her house so I can leave with Finn and Leo at 8:45. I feel like anything more than 2 days is too much to ask from someone else. Realize I will still have this dilemma once Leo starts preschool and both older boys are in school. What's a girl to do?

We had Jack's conferences a few weeks ago. They went amazing. I'm so proud of Jack. She informed us that there have been a few meltdowns since the fire drills (long story, but I don't blame Jack for having anxiety about them). And also that Jack's math skills are up to par and that he's reading at a second grade level. Ummm say whaaaaa???? I knew Jack was an amazing reader, but I guess it's just because he's my first born that I didn't know how great he was? Just assumed this was normal? We made a very big deal out of this with him and let him know how proud we are of him.

Leo has stopped squaking for the most part. His words are on the tip of his tongue. He's very clingy and is a snuggler, which I don't mind - but the constant holding of a 30 pound giant baby hurts my arms and neck. I still want to eat him up every day because he's so deliciously lovable.

We are hosting Thanksgiving this year. Trying to get all my ducks in a row as far as that's concerned. It will be my first turkey! I'm scuuuuurrred. 25+ people over here. Go big or go home, right?

This is our last weekend before hockey is in full force. Jack's starts next weekend. He will have practice every saturday and sunday. ummm awesome? no. Then it gets more hectic after the holidays. Tom's season try outs start in two weeks. Lord help me.

Here are some pictures because I realize all 3 of the readers here have missed us.