I can't believe I've left our blog this long before updating... it's been difficult to find a few minutes to blog lately! So here it is... very overdue!
Decisions as a parent are more difficult to make than decisions before kids! True? Some might agree with me, but in my mind, they definitely are! Everything affects the family and we put our family first. That's why making the decision about returning to work was more difficult this time than it was returning to work after having Colby. Long story short, after weighing all of the pros and cons with varying FTE's, I will be returning to work full-time at the end of August for the next school year. I'm happy with the decision now, but it wasn't easy. I am fully prepared for even more less 'me time' once I go back to work full-time. Hopefully we'll be able to balance everything well as a family. :)
We've been pretty busy lately with spring programs beginning recently. Colby is attending "I'm Big Enough for Preschool" again until the end of June every Tuesday morning at the TLC. He's doing really well and this past week, I actually didn't stay in the room with him and he did great the entire time!! The idea is for the kids to progress to not having a parent in the room and I'm happy we're getting there! Tick Tock Time also began last week, so we are going to that every Friday morning. It's a really great program with a fantastic facilitator! She knows how to captivate all of the kids' attention!! A definite must in these kinds of programs! Also, Colby began Gymnastics this morning. It's a Parent and Tot Program through Aerials Gymnastics and he enjoyed it! I look forward to going again next week. I think it's nice for him to have a one-on-one activity with Mom or Dad!
We had our niece, Kourtney, stay with us for four days last week. It was so wonderful having a 14 year old around! She's great with the kids and Colby loved having her here! I took her grad dress shopping on Saturday... without the kids!!! Wow, I had forgotten how nice it is to shop sometimes without any kids with you. Could be a factor in how much shopping I did for myself!?! A great day of shopping ended in a great night of scrapbooking at our house until the wee hours in the morning with 6 fabulous ladies! It was a lot of fun and I began Jenna's scrapbook... finally!! I only accomplished 6 pages, but it's a start! :)
Colby is such a funny kid and often leaves us wondering, "Where did he get that from?" He's definitely a backseat driver... yes, our 2 year old tells me to "Watch out, Mommy!" "Slow down, Mommy. You're going too fast." "If you fall off this bend, Mom, I'll pick you up." He often surprises us with words and phrases too. I love this age and it's so fun to have a full conversation with a toddler! He's loving the beautiful weather and wants to be outside all the time! Going for walks, playing in the backyard or at playgrounds, and driving his new Plasma car are some of his faves outside. He is so cute with Jenna... he likes to get her toys, tell her "It's okay, Jenna" when she's crying, and kiss and hug her good night. I love it! :)
Jenna is growing up too fast... she's almost 7 months old and is learning to do more and more things all the time. She is rolling like crazy. She rolled fairly early, but now this is her main mode of transportation around any given room! When put on her back, she instantly flips to her tummy and would rather play with toys on her tummy. She is sitting up and enjoying the world in a whole new way now! She's still not a great eater of solids, but we're working on it. The sleeping is getting better... still not a great napper and continues to wake up once a night crying. Eventually, we feed her, but know that we need to "Ferberize" her and get her back to her 11 or 12 hours a night that she was doing for months before she was sick. We'll get there one day... I hope!!
Congratulations to Gerry's sister, Kathy, and her boyfriend, Rob, who became parents to Grayson Micheal on Monday, April 12th. Haven't seen him yet, but Carmen says he's pretty cute!
Gerry and I are going to his Curling Banquet tonight, so I'm looking forward to visiting with some other adults and dressing up a bit! How sad is it that I'm looking forward to wearing some nice clothes!?! :) Thank you to Leanne and Ryan who will be babysitting... I know Leanne and Ryan will enjoy their Jenna time and Colby is so excited to play with Connor!
Have a great rest of the weekend... enjoy this BEAUTIFUL weather!!
xoxo Lesley
