Just wanted to send out a little update at Jill's request. First of all, happy Constitution Day! I heard on the radio that today was Constitution Day, and decided that it was a holiday that needs more attention. Ali and I decided to do a special FHE lesson on the Constitution. If we're lucky, Mike will follow it by a contemporary dance solo to "This Land is Your Land."
We are all adjusting well to having Eden around. This is really my first experience with a newborn (because Benson was in the hospital for 5 weeks) and its going relatively well. Benson loves holding her and kissing her. Unfortunately, he also loves hitting and pinching her. I spend the majority of my time protecting her from him. Her only safe place is on top of the counter in her bouncer.
Last week Eden and I were sleeping on the bed after James and Benson had waken up. James came into the room after a few minutes and asked me if I had moved Eden (Benson was playing with her across the room). Of course I hadn't, which meant that Benson did it. Somehow, he had gotten her off of the middle of the bed (our bed is on stilts, so he usually falls just getting only himself off), and moved her to the other side of the room...all in silence! Its a miracle that he was able to do that without her crying!
Benson is not only getting sneakier, but smarter as well. Today while he was suppose to be taking a nap, he figured out how to unlock his door. I decided to tie his door shut, and the two kids' screams didn't even faze me. I guess that means I'm getting used to having two kids.
Last week Les Miserables came to Phoenix. Ali and I decided to go with a few of our friends. James and Mike said they were too busy with school. It was tricky to arrange everything with babysitters, but it was SO worth it! Mike was even able to join us at the last minute. Unfortunately he had to sit alone.
James is very busy with school. He is also tutoring biochemistry and TAing anatomy. The 2nd year of med. school is supposedly way more busy then the first year, so I'm gearing up to be a single mother for the next little while. Fortunately it hasn't been too bad so far.
Hope you're all doing great.
love,
Stacey
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| Ali, Stacey, Mandy & Collin |
