Up until now..

Since the sicknesses hit....

Nick still keeps getting sick (ear infections) and Ryan got a viral infection that attacked his hip joint. Ryan is doing ok - he was back walking within a day and Nick is seeing the ENT.

We haven't really had a lot going on. We've had some nice weather, which of course takes us outside! The kids were all shocked with short sleeves and kept trying to pull them down. We've had a few trips to the park and played outside our house. Ryan was excited to get his truck back out again. Here is a quick update on everyone:

Ryan - I have only one picture of Ryan since March. Actually I only had 5 pictures taken the whole month of March, so that shows how exciting we are. Ryan is doing great at school. His hand writing is really taking off. Ryan was named Student of the Week a few weeks ago, when he had a really good week of writing. Ryan loves playing school at home. He has an entire pretend class (all the kids from his class) - he gives them papers to do and tells then where to go - unfortunately, he really likes playing this after he goes to bed! So he'll be up for an hour or so talking to himself. Ryan is just starting to outgrow all his clothes - do they have to get bigger??

Emma - She's driving us crazy! I must hear 'but I want to, I want to' at least 10 times a day (as if that is going to make me change my mind). She's decided that naps aren't important until she is so tired she actually drops! Last week taking two naps - one in which she fell asleep within minutes of laying down (so not her). She loves movies and would watch tv all day. Although she seems to be pulling for attention, she doesn't seem to want too much of it when I can give it (Nick's naptime). She's lately been a bully to Nick, knocking him down and sitting on top of him. It all starts innocently with a hug but progresses quickly. His crying doesn't bother her! She is still loving puzzles and is very excited for her birthday in a few weeks. Maybe turning 3 will be better!

Nick - he's getting so big! He's finally started eating some fruits and veggies. He's still particular about them, but he's trying. He is walking really good now and needs some new shoes! He's pretty happy to walk around the house and play. He has started to listen to directions and loves to be my helper. He's had 6 ear infections since December and has an appointment with the ENT this week. He's finally sleeping through the night most nights and although Kris says to let him cry it out, I don't because usually he's up because his ears hurt!

That's all. This next week is Spring Break. Kris is taking Ryan and Emma to PA to visit his family. They get to go to Katie's 4th birthday party, Kelli's Easter egg hunt and see the Imagination Movers. They are very excited to go, but are already telling me that they'll miss me. I'm sure I'll miss them more. Nick and I are staying home - visiting the ENT and his pediatrician for his 15 month appointment and getting some spring cleaning done. It should be a good week all around!