Update

Wow, I can't believe it's been over a month since I last posted. It's been so, so busy!

The biggies got settled into school and are doing fine. Matthew is doing ITBS testing this week and is getting fairly good grades. As he gets closer to double digits in birth-age, it occurred to us that we should begin having those talks with him. I'm not ready to delve into relationship issues and the like just yet and neither is he but I want him to be aware of the changes that will start taking place at some time in the not too distant future.

Madison has settled into school quite well. I don't get daily reports but it seems she's doing fine. She surely has a stubborn streak about her and it really comes to play during homework leading to unnecessary worry on my part about her learning. I don't know if she's outgrowing her behavior or the diet is working or a combo of the two. I definately notice a difference when she eats certain foods.

Mia started preschool. She's still having trouble with drop off and rarely talks to people. That makes me said but most days she says she's happy at school and has fun. I know she really enjoys running around on the playground with the other kids. I do look forward to the day where she runs off in the mornings of her own free will.

Charlotte is growing by leaps and bounds. At her 15 months check up she was 60% weight I think and over 95% for height. She really is my biggest girl yet! She's into everything and really giving me a run for my money. I certainly don't remember Mia being into as much as C is. Driving me crazy! She's working on a few words but I think she's more into gross motor skills than verbal aquity. She communicates quite well for someone not speaking much and we can usually figure out what she needs after a couple tries.

I'm watching my nephew now and that's going well. He's very sweet. I'm busy with the Adventure Club at church and enjoyed the first class of 4th graders. I co-op'ed at Mia's school and enjoyed that as well. Other than working the ebay and live auction things not too much else is going on.

Oh, we are god parents to my nephew now. Very beautiful church service. Plus we had the LLL of Columbia picnic at the petting farm and visited the Johnny Appleseed Festival at another farm. That was lots of fun until Pumpkin Head scared Mia. That's three strikes so I guess we'll avoid the costumed creatures for now. Wonder how Halloween is going to go over?

Tomorrow my in-laws pick up Matthew for his one-on-one visit. I'm praying the weather is bad so they can't do the boat trip. At the beginning is a picture from one of our farm trips.