Alexandra is in 8th grade, and doing soccer for the last time at Corpus Christi. She also has youth group, confirmation and is in the school melodrama. We are very excited that she got accepted into the college prep HS in town - St. Mary's.
Michael is doing wrestling again this year after some back and forth thought. The first match he lost by quite a few points, so he was not too happy. He came back with a vengeance and has lost only one match since. All others he has won by pinning his opponent in the first period. He's developed this technique that has really boosted his confidence, and clearly works. Since I stress out watching boys wrestle, I appreciate the swiftness of his matches now. His record was finishing the match in 13 seconds - way to go Michael!
Jack's little heart was broken. His "long term girlfriend" Elizabeth has moved on to someone else.... Jack was devastated. He went through ups and downs expected of teenage crushes - but has come to the conclusion that she will come to her senses one day and come back - he just needs to wait. Oh goodness!!
Tommy... finally potty trained!! Jack was a nightmare, but Tommy just didn't care. All the best bribing did nothing to curve his lack of interest. When I asked him what he was going to do when it was time to go to college he would say "Take diapers with me!". But then one day he woke up and decided he wanted to wear underwear and has ever since then. It just clicked..... no trial and error, it was just done. Oh thank goodness! Our budget appreciates only having to buy diapers for one.
Peter.... well, little man is still bear walking about everywhere. He's cut down on wanting to walk now that he is getting faster and faster. But, he pulls to stand on everything, is cruising around on furniture, walls and cabinets. He is still a total peanut (maybe 22lbs) and short.... but tall enough to open drawers and dump them out. Tall enough to reach up on the kitchen counter and pull off bowls and send them flying. His technique should lend itself well to discus throwing, but the bowl shattering on the floor is not a pretty sight. Then again, I was almost brought to tears when he reached over his high chair to the kitchen table and sent flying the ceramic bowl I had hand painted. That deserved angry eyes from me.... but I wasn't able to keep them long as he charmed me with his angel eyes.
This weekend was a big move!! Peter moved out..... that is, last night was the first time since Peter came home that John and I haven't had a roommate!! The crib, changing table and all his clothes moved down the hall and in with Tommy and Jack. So the three little boys are sharing a room. It's a bit crowded, but with Peter's second birthday right around the corner we felt ready to let him graduate. I think he is glad to have a new space to hang, and hopefully it will allow us to get him into a routine closer to the other boys. Peter is a bit of a night owl often up till 11pm or so. Fingers crossed going into longer days he can still start going down a little earlier. John and I need some couple time!!
Think that gets us somewhat caught up.
HAPPY EASTER!!
catherine
Gingerbread bunny house - by Alexandra
Egg decorating with Tio Greg & Tia Brenda.... thank you for organizing it!!
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