Very late late update!

My life is too crazy to keep up!

I'm still working full time, and Joe works now as well. He was working full time at a Physical Therapy clinic, but hated being a manager. After several requests to not be the manager, his higher ups made it clear he would continue to be the manager if he stayed there. Fortunately we were able to say, no thanks!  And he quit working as a regular employee there- no just does per diem work for them. No longer a manager, and the per diem rate is better than what he made as the manager!

The kids are driving us to the point of insanity. They constantly fight with each other and it is miserable to listen to. The constant bickering and tattling is unbearable at times. Then other times they get along wonderfully. You just never know what kind of day they will have.

Jordan is 11 and started middle school. He got nearly all A's on his last report card. He got one B- and blames me for it because I made him miss two days of school to go camping over labor day! Jordan is a perfectionist- and gets mad if he isn't winning. His competitive spirit is a constant motivator to him to keep busy and achieve more. He is still in karate- but hates it. Joe doesn't want to let him quit because he is so close to a black belt.  I kind of want him to quit because I hate arguing about making him go every week (and he goes 3x per week!).

Claire is 8, still a little drama queen. She is overly emotional and such a sensitive little thing. She cries often and gets her feelings hurt regularly over very small issues. Her sweet little face gets all purpley when she starts to cry. She does well in school and loves to read. Of all the kids, she is going to be the most outdoorsy. She loves when we go camping and likes to ride her bike.

Brooke is 6 and in the first grade. She is very strong willed and determined. She is quick to say that she can't do something- but if pressed, she will do it. Brooke is really funny and has a great sense of humor. She still has the tiniest head!