It has been a very busy week that seems to be over before it even started. We had our 4th session with the "reading lady," the twins were not overly interested in stories but enjoyed the puzzles and props she brought. Emanuel actually sat through a couple stories. She is not back this next Thursday – conference – so Ken is taking a long lunch one day that week so that the whole family can go out. A nice treat when their weekly scheduled day activity is cancelled.
Emanuel has had a rough couple of nights, last night he woke up at 2:20am (lately he has been sleeping longer) which is better than midnight but still early for how well he has been doing. He kept us up until after 3am when Ken got home and took over. I guess HE wa up with Emanuel until 4:30. What was nice was that everyone slept until 8am! I did have to feed Emanuel at 4:30 but that is no biggy. Teething and his cold are really wearing him out.
Last night we brought out the fondue and had chocolate and strawberried – delish, though next time we will have more fruits. I bought the melting chocolate at the grocery store, it really was affordable and did not taste half bad. Now we need to try the meat one and find a cheese fondue we actually like.
Gavin has a new favorite word – I am not sure if I mentioned it in the last entry "NO" and he uses "mine" now too. But he runs around going no no noooooo all the time, cute but annoying after a while. Zander is still pushy with Emanuel but getting back to normal sharing and playing with him. I think Emanuel’s growing up is hard on him, he really does not want to share with ANOTHER kid. Already he and Gavin have to share basically everything.
Ken needs to make up a bunch of hours at his night job so OF COURSE they have less back stock to deal with so it is looking like he may actually have some trouble getting those shifts in. The Christmas rush having come and gone and all… oh well, if he can do one a week or even move up to 5 shifts a week when we start paying back my student loans… it will all work out… right?
Something really nice DID happen today – Christine called me! It was so nice to hear from her. She is still working at two pharmacies and going to school so still no plans to visit and give her her Christmas gifts… invite to the party she missed… Valentine’s Day card… good grief she has a tidy pile. Course we have not sent the Novaks their package yet either… shipping SUCKS!
At least the house is slowly getting cleaner and cleaner. Tonight we are going to get a couple more things put away and Ken has done all the dishes. Progress! Now if Ken can just get a wee bit better on the procrastination…