So, here we are on a happening Friday night at our home. The boys are playing some sort of Ninjago lego building game and constructing basements in ships to prepare for some war against "some arch-ememies, like bad guys." I am taking the opportunity to post an entry in our blog here during what seems to be some moments of relative peace.
The boys are now sleeping through the night with the overhead light and lamp off, which is very exciting. Thanks for all the very cool suggestions through Facebook! I loved the ideas and so did the boys...except for Uncle Mark's. ;) And I just want to clarify, since I understand that sarcasm is tough to discern through a blog, I did NOT actually let my kids watch Friday the 13th. The worst thing we watch in this house is Ninjago, once a week on Thursday nights only. I received some concerned feedback and just wanted to make sure it was clear that probably only my questionable parenting skills are probably threatening the psychological well-being of my kids. ;)
The kids seem to be doing well. Nick is doing very well in school, for a very welcome change. He has only fallen asleep in school twice when it was too boring to take. We have broken a record this year as we made it though an entire month without a note home or a phone call about "strange behaviors." I am keeping my fingers crossed and hoping second grade is the best year ever!
Michael is working hard at his letters and number in preparation of becoming a super secret spy. He has suddenly decided I am a boy, not a girl, and remains unconvinced when I try to tell him otherwise. He told me I sounded and acted like a guy. Nick agrees that I act like a guy too "because I like bike riding and skateboarding." In fact, the discussion about this just resurfaced as I am typing. Now they both think I am a guy. Maybe that's why I am having such disasterous results in my love life? Maybe I am a guy and didn't know it? Hahaha...just kidding. I've always known I am a weird girl. Even a child can figure that one out. ;)
Tomorrow we will be going to Uncle Tom's memorial service. We are remembering all the happy memories he has given us. I still remember him coming to the birthdays for John and I as "Sparkle" with the watermelon pocket on his suit. And as an adult, I continued to be grateful for his balloon animals, his positive spririt, his curiousity and joy, and his awesome music. We miss him but carry him with us in our hearts and he will remain always with us in all he taught us and shared with us. It will be wonderful to spend the day with family tomorrow in honor of his life.
Until next time, much love from the boys and I to our dear family and friends! :)
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