Ok, so it has been a LONG time since I last posted. Here are the most relevant updates:
Basement project: Almost completed. Cabinets will be installed on Wednesday this week and then all the other little things that are left can be completed. Shew.
Job: I got laid off on March 1, with my final work day being March 31. I haven't found a new job yet, working out the kinks in my resume with the consultants provided by IBM to help me find a new job. Signed up for a PMP Certification class that runs next week- hopefully by the end I'll be a certified PMP.
Nicolas: Turned 5 on March 19 - holy cow that went by fast. We had a great time celebrating with the family. Poor Tyler didn't quite know what to think of his 3 crazy and non-stop cousins. His favorite gifts seem to be the Trio buiding set and his new bike, although he has been using everything that he got. Has had 2 bouts of strep throat, a minor stomach bug (on his birthday no less) and a double ear infection in the past month and a half. Poor kid.
Jackson: Currently has an ear infection, but is doing fine otherwise. Is enjoying riding Nicolas' old bike now that he can reach the pedals. Started soccer this past weekend. He is on the same team as Nicolas and is very excited to have his own pair of cleats.
Alexis: Growing too fast for my liking. Is in the 60% for height and 25% for weight. I don't know how that works since she is a non-stop eater and eats just about anything I give her. (Except what she throws on the floor - I am very ready for that phase to be done!). Has transitioned into the Toddler room at daycare. Started speaking LOTS of words a few weeks ago and on Friday she finally started saying "Mommy" consistently. Peed on the potty on Sunday and again this morning. So proud of herself for doing that. This morning she woke up with a dry diaper, and wanted to go on the potty where she peed, although I thought it might not have been that much. I was right as less than 5 minutes later she peed a LOT in my pantry. Awesome. My own fault - I should have had her sit on the potty longer but she was so excited to show us all her pee (right before she put her hand in it).
Luis: Working hard as usual. Thank goodness one of us has a job! Already mowed the lawn once this year - his favorite chore.
I'm going to do my best to post at least a couple of times a week since so much seems to happen and I feel like I am missing so much when I can't get a chance to write down my thoughts.
