Busy house!

I don't know where the time goes, but I find myself exhausted at the end of every day, but looking forward to the next! I thought I was busy with only one child... things sure are a lot busier with two! Especially with a 22 month old and a newborn!! Things are going really well... Colby is beginning to settle into his new role as a big brother (and is hitting Jenna less frequently!), as well as sleeping much better at night. I discovered that all he needed was to keep his door open slightly at bedtime and we haven't had another night of crying since! He is really making me laugh these days with the kinds of things he comes up with... every time I head to the computer, he says, "Mommy check email?" LOL! He is beginning to want to "talk" on the phone more often now. He asks, "How are you?" and says, "Hi" a lot! We bought Colby a new train set on the weekend and it is all he plays with now! He absolutely loves Thomas and we watch him religiously. Time for a new DVD, I think!! If he has lost a train, he will call out, "Diesel 10, are you?" I love it!!!

Jenna is doing well... eating and sleeping well, in addition to growing quickly! I can't believe how quickly her cheeks are filling out! When she was first born, I really thought she looked like Colby, but by 2 weeks of age, she doesn't as much anymore. She really looks like a little girl and is so fine in her features. We are up usually once in the night (2-3 ish) and then early in the morning (about 6ish). So overall, we're getting a bit of sleep, which is great! :) She has been more awake during the day for longer periods of time too, which is fun. She has big, blue eyes, just like Colby!! I love staring right into them!!

We had a busy Thanksgiving weekend with some family shopping on Saturday morning, a visit from Gerry's parents, sister, and niece, a funeral on Sunday, and the burial on Thanksgiving Monday. One of Gerry's uncles, Glen Cameron, passed away suddenly at the end of September. He taught at a technical school in Qatar, so it took a while to get everything in order for a funeral service back at home. We didn't see them very often, but he was a very sweet, gentle-hearted man. It was nice to see everyone on the Cameron side, as we don't get together very often, but it's unfortunate that it takes an event such as this one to see everyone. He will be sadly missed. Gerry's older sister and her husband stayed at our place on Sunday evening, so we had a good time visiting with them. The kids and I didn't do much on Thanksgiving Monday during the day, but we all headed over to my parents' house for dinner. It was great! I love Thanksgiving!!

We haven't ventured out too far in the cold, snowy weather this week, but are looking forward to the weekend with some nice weather to come! Today, Jenna and I headed to my school so that she could meet my former students. It was so great to see them all and for them to meet Jenna. They were pretty amazed with how small she is!! :) It's always great to see the staff too... I miss everyone at Forest Green, but will be back in September! Colby had a playdate with Landon when we went to school... didn't think he would enjoy the visit there too much!! It has been so great having my sister, Kristy, on mat. leave too! Now we're all just anxiously awaiting the arrival of Baby Boe #2!!! She's due on Monday, but it's looking like another induction might happen the following Monday. Come on out baby, Auntie wants to meet you!!! :)

Have a great weekend everyone! Enjoy the warmer weather before the snow arrives to stay!
Lesley