Boy, I have gotten really bad at updating this blog! I am sorry, I know Marina, Mike's mom, checks daily for new pics. I will try to be better.
I am trying to get a bunch of stuff done around the house, plus taking care of 3 kids, plus getting ready to for Thanksgiving and Christmas is keeping me busy. We are going to Gatlinburg for Thanksgiving, I can't wait! I have always wanted to get a cabin for T-day, but we never plan far enough in advance. This year I found one that I really liked, though we really need a 3 bedroom these days. Next year, maybe I will book before October!
Another new thing is that I am trying to eat healthier and cook at home (eating out with 3 kids, not so fun). My goal has been to try a new recipe each week and we are finding a few new things we like. I need to fit back into my teaching clothes before school starts in January so I am well motivated!
Emmy had a doctor's appt and she is in the 95% in height, weight, and head size. She is following Izzy's growth pattern. We are still squeezing her into 0-3 months, but I suspect that will end shortly. She is a cute little butterball. I am still nursing her and plan on continuing at least until flu season is over.
Abby is doing great. She continues to use new words each day. She loves to play with Izzy. I was just looking through our pictures this year to make our family calendar for next year and she has changed so much. This time last year, she was just crawling, had short spiky hair, and a round little face and belly. Now she runs almost exclusively and has hair that needs to be brushed and put into a ponytail.
Izzy is still doing well with school. She is learning a lot and has started trying to read! She is doing better with discipline, but still doesn't bring home a smiley face every day. If she gets a smiley face every day for a week, she gets to go to jumpzone, but she hasn't achieved it yet.Mike and I are doing fine. We talk fondly of when we use to sleep through the night (in our own bed, without children!) and when we use to go see a movie on the weekends. It will happen again one day though.