Checking in

So, I said I knew I wouldn't be a regular poster. At least I'm self-aware!

Things since September have been difficult, but great at the same time. Elizabeth has become a n almost-preschooler, Catherine a toddler. Elizabeth is almost totally potty trained, she basically only misses it when she's had an extra long nap or overnight. She still asks for a pull-up for nights, but refuses for nap - we follow her lead. Catherine started walking over a month ago and hasn't stayed still ever since.

Adjusting to teaching and having two kids was way harder for me than adjusting to one! Part of it may be lack of sleep. Catherine still gets up two or three times a night. And the child will only nap 40 minutes for me. But this is an improvement! Three months ago she was getting up 8 times a night and not napping at all!

We are so blessed to have our girls - they never fail to make us laugh. Elizabeth is so smart and funny, and she knows it - heck, she'll tell you herself! The other day at nap, she was having her stuffed kitty kiss me, but kept calling me "Daddy". I told her, "Who? I'm not Daddy!" And she giggled, said "Oh, yeah. I need to color on your fur." Then proceeded to rub her finger over my chin and upper lip. My husband has a goatee and mustache. :)

My students this year are amazing, each and every one of them. If I have to be away from my own kids, I'm so glad it's these students I get to be with instead.