Husbands...

"I have a new appreciation for all you do," are the words spoken by my husband after I wrenched my neck and back the other night and HE had to do all the weekend chores. He did a wonderful job, and I am thinking that this is great! We recently watched an "According to Jim" TV show (one of our favs) and the main character ran an errand for his wife, and he did a great job at it. Soon his wife was sending him on all of her errands. His motto, "When you do a good job, it becomes your job for the REST OF YOUR LIFE!" Made us laugh then, and now I can totally relate to his wife. :)

I just don't know when this neck thing will heal... ;)

Back On-line...Again!

I have to apologise for being so slack on this! I think summer went to my head and I didn't keep up with anything! Now that I am back to work, I am on a regular schedule and getting this accomplished. So, here is a quick catch up on our family :)

Graham is still working on smaller projects around the area. He is staying very busy building decks and remodeling bathrooms. Seems people are in the mood for a little change, so that is good for us. He is deeply invested in applying to medical schools. It is a lengthy process and he is holding it together well. He is a really great writer, as he is writing tons and tons of essays. We are praying for the next step. . .an interview. . .because getting to talk with someone will be his way in. I have faith, and I know there is a plan for him/us, and I am excited to see what that will bring. Keep him in your thoughts.

Sean is absolutely incredible! He is almost 19 months and amazing us with all his new skills and desires. He is so passionate about everything he does. He is a climber, he would climb to the highest point of anything, that is if we let him. He loves cars, planes, and trains. He makes all the motor sounds, so boy. He is also learning about "time outs" and so are we. He laughs and thinks we are playing around, so that is working well. We put him in his crib and he has a hay day throwing everything out. He is able to make fun out of about anything. Mondays are the hardest day for both of us. I hate dropping him off and he hates me leaving him, but then it is over and we are both on our way for the week. Check out his new pictures at http://www.dinsmorephotography.com/ Click online photos, type in "king," and the code is Patsy. Enjoy. He is truly a gift.

I am busy learning a new grade, I moved to teach 2nd this year. I am loving their independence and I have the pleasure of having some of the same kids again. I am tired of writing lesson plans, as I can't reuse anything from previous years, but that is how it goes. I have a student teacher working with me this fall, too. She is eager and tries hard, so it is fun teaching her, too. Otherwise, I am trying to organize my time better so that I can get in my exercise. I think I need to get up at 5am, but who am I kidding?! I hate mornings! Nights are tough because I always have school work to do after Sean goes to bed, so I have to figure it out.

We are looking forward to getting our basement done soon. Graham is working on the trim, then it is just carpet! Hooray! Hope you all are well. I will update pics soon.