Come On Wings

I'm taking the time to share my enjoyment of this afternoon. Kris is at work today working on his 24 hour lemon car. Ryan is taking a nap in his bed and Emma is sleeping on the couch (I know bad mommy to leave her on the couch - but I plan to be back there in a few minutes). And I'm watching the first Red Wings game that we've gotten down here - wow do I miss being in Hockeytown. Of course, they are losing...........

We've had a great week here. Kris worked Monday, Thursday and Friday. On Tuesday and Wednesday they worked on the garage. I convince Kris to let Ryan 'help' paint the walls, which he enjoyed. So the half of the garage that is done looks great. We have had a relaxing week with not a lot to do.

Thursday, we met with Kenton County schools to review Ryan's evaluation for preschool. At age 3, the schools only provide preschool (for free) for developmentally behind children - which Ryan qualifies for. We're still making the decision, but are leaning toward putting him in there. He would recieve more speech therapy than he would going to another preschool (he would still get therapy at the school even if he didn't attend there). It's also 4 days a week, plus the bus picks him up at our house and drops him off, so I wouldn't have to go anywhere. And they provide lunch. All good things. I'm concerned that he may be in afternoon, which would throw off his nap - if he even still takes one by then. I was worried about him being in a class of all developmentally behind kids, but they mix the 3's, 4's and young 5's that are there. At 4, the preschool is open to low income kids also, so they aren't necessarily behind. So there is where our decision is standing at the moment.

Friday, I took the kids shopping to Target and Barnes & Noble. It was my first time on an extended trip out with both of them (more than an hour) and my first time trying to use a cart with both of them. I gave Ryan the choice of where to sit, but he wanted to ride on the front of the cart, so ended up sitting in the front with Emma inside. He didn't care because he got popcorn. He also got some big boy underwear after I asked him if he was ready to start using the potty and he said yes! So hopefully, we'll start that in the next month or so.

I think I'm ready for Kris to start travelling again. He'll be gone next week, but my mom is coming down to help. Then Emma and I get a girls weekend when Kris takes Ryan to PA for Three Springs Carnival. I think we'll both enjoy it!

As for Ryan, he's been 'ok' lately. He's gotten a lot of time outs and toys taken away because he isn't listening. I know its the age, but it's driving us nuts! His time outs are for throwing things or sitting on Emma (this has now happened twice). Just got to get used to dealing with two of them!