Life's update

Now that Weston is in school all day and Aidan has started preschool and tumbling, my life slows down, right? Not.

Though with the contractions, I really can't do much, so I guess life has slowed in a certain way. I have some girls that come help out with the house two times a week, and that really helps! Since I can't vacuum, etc, they can do that and at least keep the house semi decent. I have tried to get myself some "sitting" projects. I've started Christmas shopping--well, just looking online for good deals, etc. And I found my baby girl bedding (30% off!!!), so I am accomplishing things. I have a great friend, Jenny, who helps me shop sometimes and I got the greatest deal last week!! Two child stuffed armchairs--normally 80$, but for 40$!!! They go perfect with my little library. Speaking of library, I have been reading quite a bit, and I'd like to read the new Dan Brown. Has anyone read it, and is it any good?

I have also been doing lots of primary stuff. We had the program two weeks ago, and it went really well (thanks to an amazing president and 1st counselor and secretaries... I just sat and didn't do anything...) I did do sharing time last week and I'll do it again today. I am excited to do todays. All about modern day prophets and general conference. I really hope they remember it and learn from it--I am going to bring in a ladder and stand up high on it like a "watchman" on a tower... Don't you think that would make an impression?

Weston: W has been growing up way too fast. He is really into football right now--of course with the Utes playing, and dad encouraging him... He went to a Utes game last night and although bored most of the time, he said he loved it. His reading is coming along great and he is loving school. He has some really good friends, and I think now that the newness of the beginning of school has calmed down, so have the chasing of the girls during recess!!! I can't blame the girls--he is cute. But I just don't want it to be girls chasing him every time! He is a sweet wonderful boy. He is so excited for Elise and writes notes for her, too. He will be an excellent and sweet brother for her. He is PURE in every sense of the word. I love him!

Aidan: This little kid is amazing. He is really doing well with letters, etc and always wants to spell and sound out words. The other day he read on the cereal box: mark, set, go. He'll be reading before Kindergarten! Although tumbling is lots of work, he is getting stronger every time! He is proud of his accomplishments and loves showing off during our "nightly talent show" (he does his tumbling and W does his piano--brennan does a little of both....). He asks questions about EVERYTHING and is constantly doing "surprises" for me. He cleaned up the entire toy room for me! He stills sings all the time, too. He is constantly making me smile and I just love him!

Brennan: Crazy kid. I thought the playing with my kitchen stuff was a phase. If it is a phase, it is not yet over! He LOVES to get out my pots, pans, spatulas, hot pads, oven mitts, and pretend food--usually just blocks (unless he can get his hands on real food...). And because I can't bend down over and over to pick things up, we usually have pots on the kitchen floor all day long... He is saying more words--shoe, sock, hat (he is really into choosing his own clothes--usually always pajamas), hot (whenever he "cooks" something), poo poo.... He is a funny, funny boy who thinks he is as grown up as everyone else. He always does what the big kids do, and is very demanding about it all--he is at a rather selfish stage. But, I love him--especially when he is smiling!

Scott is busy doing everything I can't. Poor guy. He is such a trooper. He never takes a break. I am so grateful he has a job that allows him to be home early, etc. And that he is more interested in being with the family, than with being at work!

No pics today--but I am sure as Halloween approaches we'll have some up. Happy fall to you all!