I have months worth of things to say, months worth of pictures to post. Some highlights:
Mac's birthday -- A fun day at the King of Prussia Mall with a few of Mac's friends, mini-golf, and a way to expensive trip to the candy store (where you pay by the 1/4 lb) where I made the rookie mistake of letting the kids fill up their own candy favor bags.
Work -- We have renegotiated time and space several times to give me the amount of time I "need" to get my work done. I often feel like a prima donna, but it has come out that I really need more time to do my own stuff. Tim leaves for work at 1, comes home at 10, and I do everything in between. Plus, he works weekends. He has been so supportive about helping me find the time, and I also had to realize that I might have to sacrifice (read: get up earlier) to fit everything in. It may not be fair, but I know I am not the only mom getting up before 7 am (this is a joke, b/c I know almost every mom gets up before 7 am. Heck, almost every adult gets up before 7 am. except Tim.) Work is getting back on track, but I am also working on making some longer term adjustments to help ensure that I get tenure.
Miles -- He is so cute and such a joy. I knew that I would love having another kid, but I had no idea how great it could be. I forgot how much I love the baby stage, and I am really looking forward to all of the toddler stuff, too. His personality is emerging more every day, and I couldn't love him more.
Oliver -- We are currently debating holding him back v. promoting him to first grade. The experts are weighing in on both sides, and I fear making a decision that will damage him for the rest of his life. Only half-joking. He continues to be cute and love super heroes. He also just joined the adaptive swim team at the Y. He, of course, says he hates swimming. But I say he loves it. So there.
Mac -- She continues to lead the pack in terms of spirit, energy, and opinion. We are still waiting to see if, like Anikan Skywalker, she will use her power for evil or good. There is no doubt that either way, she will rule the universe. She has also emerged as a wonderful helper in the world of 3 kids. She is my extra set of hands, and I often have to remind that she probably does so much more than the average 8 year old, with minimal complaining (about helping -- she does complain about almost everything else.)
Tim -- Continues to work at the martial arts school owned by our friends, and seems to enjoy it. I wonder if he misses having his own school, and ask occasionally, I think that he does, but he also likes not having all of the responsibility. Tim recently started coming to church, and accepted Jesus as his savior. It has been one of the biggest and most wonderful changes that I could have asked for.
There is more, so much more, but since I don't have any pictures to add to this post, it will wait for another time...soon.
