The biggest change is that our twinnies have started school! We couldn't have picked better teachers for Maci & Chipper. I was sure that we couldn't go wrong with whoever they were placed with. Maci is independent but loves everyone and wants to be best friends with everyone. Her teacher is perfect for her because she is well seasoned but I feel like she is clear about her expectations from her students and sets the bar high which we appreciate. Academics is very important to us and setting a routine and a high standard from the get go is what I am about. Chipper is my soft hearted, often overlooked child. He is the epitome of Middle Child Syndrome bless his heart. He is an easy going guy who can play by himself and never complains and doesn't request the attention that both Maci and Elias demand. I have made more of a conscious effort to spend more one on one time with him though and last week we (just me and him) played hide and seek outside for almost an hour! Chipper has really flourished in just the few months he has been in school and we owe it all to his teacher. He is more social and write his name very well and has learned so much. We thought that we may struggle a bit getting him to focus because he is often in his own world but getting him to do homework is a breeze and he enjoys it!
How is it even possible that they are old enough to be in school. They had their first school dance just a few weeks ago but mom and dad weren't ready for that so they didn't go. I instantly regretted it when I saw pictures posted of all of their friends on facebook at the dance.
My Elias keeps us as busy as ever. This sweet little munchkin gives us a run for our money EVERY SINGLE DAY. We were nervous about him attending the babysitters alone because since day 1 he has had big brother and big sis with him but our sitter has told us several times that he is actually doing better there now that he is alone. Here he is this past spring helping at brother and sisters first baseball practice. We joked that he was the team mascot. There were several games where he would run out on the field mid game. We had some heavy hitters on our team and it made me really nervous but dad took care of him.
Since William and I have made more of an effort to spend more quality time with each other we have found a new hobby. Well he has. Last year he started playing disc golf with some friends from work. He would throw some by himself while I ran and then convinced me to play some with him and I actually really like it! Not that I am any good really, but it's nice having something that we both like to do.
And last but certainly not least my little sister is getting married! In just a few short weeks actually! Seth had talked to me a few times about asking Ashlie and how he was going to do it and we talked about rings. I am just ecstatic for them. Seth is a genuine guy who I know loves my sister with all he has. I am so proud of both of them. We just had their wedding shower last weekend, this weekend we have Ashlie's bachelorette party and then Oct 15th is the big day! I can't wait. They have chose to get married in the smokies and her dress is gorgeous! I am going to try not to cry but you know me...I'm going to be teary eyed all day I'm sure!
