Overdue For An Update

Oh I am such a slacker. But a busy slacker. It is hard to believe it has already been over a month since school started! We are almost done with the first quarter; and we went to parent-teacher conferences tonight. I must say, I am one proud momma. Austin's teacher said he is doing great, is a wiz at math, and is well behaved (for the most part-she did say he gets excited sometimes and has a hard time staying in his chair and not talking to his friends, which was not news to us). We got his test scores from the state testing last spring for 3rd grade, he scored high on both math and reading. Aubrey is doing great as well. Her teacher said she started Kindergarten having already mastered all of the Kindergarten skills, and is almost finished with all 1st grade skills as well. She is reading really well, and like her brother, loves math. My brilliant babies. They are already smarter than their mommy.

Baseball is back in full swing for Austin. He is in kid pitch, which has been a learning experience for the team, but they are doing great. Austin likes to pitch and does really well. Aubrey's team didn't play fall ball, so we are looking forward to spring. I keep trying to get her to try something different like dance or soccer or gymnastics, but she only wants to play baseball. I think if I just signed her up for something she would love it, but I am not sure how much thinner I can spread myself so I don't push her too hard! My poor girl, she needs a shirt that says "I have no life...my brother plays baseball".

I am staying busy with work, and am back to working 5 days a week during school hours. I really enjoyed having a few days off during the summer each week! I also had the opportunity to work in Tahlequah (180 miles north east) for a few weekends doing intakes for a mental health agency, and made some extra money for Christmas. That was exhausting but worth it, although my little Aubrey missed me very much. On top of that I stay busy with the PTA. I took on the Treasurer's role, and my president is wearing me out. She is a 20 something, high energy, manic girl who has fifty new ideas each day that she has to call me about, and is always needing a check for something. Not sure how long I can take it...

We continue to try to spend weekends playing as much as possible. Last weekend we went camping with two other couples and their boys, who are Austin's age. I was so excited to go, because I have missed camping so much! We have gone only one other time since moving to Oklahoma, and that was pre-children! We had a great time, and I will post pictures soon (I promise!!!).  I think this coming weekend is the first weekend in over a month where we don't have baseball, or work, or plans at all. I am looking forward to getting some work done around the house and taking a long nap. And maybe writing another post...

Funny...

...and just a little too much like me.