Update

I haven't written in awhile, just too damn lazy, but I thought I would update on the family a little.

Mason: Doing great in school and actually seems to be branching out a little. Mason is pretty much a keep to himself kind of kid, but I had a conversation with him last night and he seems to be getting bolder and more open. I think his mother sending him to just about every extra class the WDM school system offers, is a big reason why. He loves the classes and is really learning. He had a science class that ended yesterday. I asked him what his favorite part of the class was, he said his favorite part was learning about the next class that starts in Jan. Living in the future. He is also in a sign language class and I'm amazed at how much info he retains from the class. I only know 1 sign language phrase, but I can't show it to him or I'll get yelled at. I was looking through the WDM section of our paper and saw a picture of Mason in his science class. It's always a little surprising when you see someone you know in the paper, but to see your own kid for the third time is really surprising. I'll try to take a picture of the paper and post it, but it might not come out very well.

Makiah: He really loves school and is learning his sight words faster than Mason did. I think it helped to work with the flash cards with Mason in view of Makiah, because he all ready knows some that he hasn't worked on in school. Their minds are so open to learning, I wish mine still was. Makiah has had strep several times this year, so I think the tonsils will be removed if he gets it again. The little guy goes from being the sweetest kid, hugs and I love you galore, to me wanting to smash him into the freezer for rest of the week. I know Mom and Dad are laughing their asses off, but it aint funny.

Max: This is our climbing monkey. He went to school with Marcy last week to have lunch with the boys and fell off his chair and split his lip in 2 places, and got the Shrum bloody nose. (Mason gets bloody noses all of the time) He got caught on the kitchen counter with the candy cabinet open this morning. This last weekend, he was climbing on a storage tub and jumping off. It's only about 18 inches high, but he seems to have no fear of getting hurt. If he does and starts crying, I just ask him if he wants to go to bed, he says no and stops crying. Not sure how much longer that will work, but I'm using it until its dead.

Marcy: Marcy is still working at our church and seems to be enjoying it. The money isn't as good as the good ole days of a full in-home daycare, but she is happier and that is worth a fortune right there. She is on a painting and redecorating kick right now, so the house has a little more color than it did just one week ago.

Me: Same ole shit. I am going to Houston in Nov. to do a physical count of a warehouse we have there, that I'm looking forward to and I'm not. I like to travel, but this warehouse is so messed up that I think I'll be more frustrated while I'm there than I am now. I told my rep I was going to be there and she was fine with it, but her boss is none to happy about my visit. Probably because they don't know where our stuff is and don't want me to see that. Trust me, I all ready know. I bought a new dishwasher and it will be delivered on Friday. Sad state of my life, that is the most exciting news I have, a new freaking dishwasher. Long gone are the days of all night parties, lots of girls and crazy fun. (Wait, I never had any of that) I got my "contribution" report from church the other day and realized I have spent $800 dollars on mission trips so far this year, with a $150 deposit now due on my next one. I never totaled it before, but seeing that, makes me think I need a second job to support my habit:)

Well I need to get back to work. I hope you are all doing well. I've got more rants, so I'll post again soon.