Update

Hi everyone!

we've survived 2 and a half weeks of school! the kids are doing great so far. everyone seems very settled and very much "at home" in their classes. getting people up in the morning isn't all fun and games but so far i have not threatened anyone with bodily harm so we're still ok!

it is very strange having just alyssa home with me during the day but we are keeping busy. i am doing weight watchers and exercising at least 3 mornings a week. my mom has graciously let me come over to ride her exercise bike even when she is working. alyssa and i drop off the kids and then go straight to my mom's house so i can get my exercising in. tomorrow is my weigh in so i hope it's good news for all the peddle pushing i've been doing!

shane is doing well, work is very busy but he's keeping his head together. he's got a lot of work done in the backyard and he's about ready for the next phase. i'm so excited for it to be moving along. i can't really say "done" because it is a work in progress to landscape such a big yard. he's got more rock to bring in, rip up the existing icky grass, reseed and build the playset. he tells me it will be done by savannah's bday (end of october) so i am hopeful and holding him to it!!

griffin has decided on a pirates of the caribbean bday party this year! i am so excited, i have found so much good stuff online to use for games and decorations. i hope he enjoys it :) and now he'll have his school friends to invite too!

i guess that's about it for us. i am going to get to bed soon. i hope everyone is doing fantastic!