Craziness

The last little bit has been crazy! With Michael back in school now it has been just me and the kids at home. I get pretty exhausted caring for them. Having a second child is a transition! So, I included some pictures from the last while here. These show some of the happy moments, but let me assure you that we aren't all smiles as anyone with kids knows. With the smiles come the lumps, bumps, crying, and more crying (on mine and the kids parts).

As far as updates go....

Eli had a birthday...the big 2! He is definitely showing signs of the stubborness that he inherited from someone in the family...I'll let you guess. He is a bright kid. He can count 1-10 and he knows the ABC song along with a ton of other songs. He can recognize a lot of his shapes and colors. He is a busy boy with tons of energy. It is tough keeping up with him.

Eli on his birthday eating a breakfast of Strawberry soup. He loves this stuff...you can tell by the amount on him, right?!



Sometimes this is what I get when I try to snap a photo. Can you believe all that blond hair?


Eli with a cute smile. He is a pretty happy boy and getting so big!


John Ellis is a joy. He is such a sweet baby! He is smiley and giggly most of the time! He is rolling around lots now and he is good at arch his back to move across the floor. He has had a tough time of late being plagued with ear infections. Even so he is still so happy. His hair is starting to turn red. He may end up a redhead!

I am hanging in there but it has been tough. I am exciting for Thanksgiving Break next week! I will get to see family and enjoy a break. We are headed to visit my brother for a few days. My parents will also be there!

Michael is nearing the end of his first semester at Akron U. It has been an adjustment for him being back in school, but I know he is enjoying it. He loves to learn and has really enjoyed getting to know the people in his program.

That's all for now. I will try to post more often, but lets be honest, it may not happen. =) For now I am staying afloat and taking it a day at a time.