Busy Busy

Well, Emily is now three weeks old and I find that most of my time is used well between my family. Emily consumes most of it right now and she is amazing. I can not imagine our lives without her and her sweet personality. She is such a good baby and is making things easier for me right now. She has already had a night where she slept 8 hours and sleeps at least five most nights. She really is such a help in letting her mom sleep. The kids all love her so much and take good care of her too. I have to say though that my mom has been the biggest help ever. She has taken care of almost everything for us awhile now and it has helped immensely. I am so thankful for her sacrifice and service to my family. My children all adore her and I am glad they have her.

As for the rest of life:

Ryan is working for University of Phoenix and loves his job. He is really good at what he does and is enjoying the hours. He is home by 2:30pm and doesn't ever work weekends or holidays. It is wonderful!! Ryan is also starting his Masters in Psychology in June and that will start to occupy some of his time. The program will be completed in 1 1/2 years. He also is a big help with the kids and spends so much time with them. He is such a wonderful father and does more than I ever imagined a dad could do. He is so good to me and treats me like a queen to which I am also thankful.

Alissa is almost done with first grade at Val Vista Lakes. I am thinking she will miss her friends when the time comes for school to be out, so we shall see. She is a social butterfly and loves being out and with people. She is growing up so fast and is such an honest girl. She is going to be in the school talent show on Wednesday singing "Party in the USA", her favorite song. She loves to shake those hips too. I am proud of her for taking the initiative and wanting to try out on her own. She loves having so many little girls in our neighborhood too and would be riding her bike all the time if I would let her.

Kenzie is still building things all the time. He loved his year in preschool and can not wait for his birthday party. He is getting so tall and has a wonderful imagination! Kenzie is obsessed with toys and says he loves all of them. Our focus for him is to start learning to read and riding a two wheeler this summer. He has asked to learn both of them which I am glad to see his is ready. He is very interested in animals and dinosaurs. His favorite right now is sting rays and manarays and he would wear his stingray shirt every day if I would let him.

Taft is definitely a toddler. He says and does the funniest things all the time and can always make us laugh. He loves to watch Kidsongs and Disneyland Sing a longs. He also LOVES his baby sister. He always has to hold her and kiss her and see her. He also loves swimming and can hold his breath 3/4 the length of a Jr. Olympic size swimming pool.

As for me, it has taken me two weeks to write this. Emily does not want to leave my arms and I only usually have one to do things with because she occupies the other. I am so thankful to have my family and am especially thankful for my mom right now. She is truly wonderful and such a help to me with the kids while I tend to Emily. She is such a great friend and I am glad she is here with us.

Life is good, we are so blessed! Hope you are all well!