Sunday, March 28, 2010

Update 2010

Wow! It has been a while. Sorry. I just have so much going on.So, here is a brief update:
Big Daddy Tripp: Well, Tripp was deployed to Afghanistan in Mid February. He was in Indiana training from Jan 3rd until he left for the big A. He is doing okay so far. Weather isn't too extreme yet. He doesn't have great internet access, but can get email. I will post his email address and snail mail address with some of his pics soon. Says the mountains are beautiful. The girls miss him, but seem to surprisingly understand the importance of hi being gone. They don't ask or whine for him everyday like they would do when he woud be out of town for a few days. They run to the phone everytime it rings though!!
Ella: So stinking smart! Miss Tara has Ella reading books, doing addition (and carrying her 1's!!), subtraction and writing. Her spelling is awful, but she will write a long paragraph saying what she wants to say, spelled how she thinks it sounds. She is blowing through the Fancy Nancy books, so I broke down and bought her the Diary of a Wimpy Kid. She thinks it is hilarious. She let me get her hair cut short again. Loves to wear dresses and loves her best bud, Riley. She is very excited about starting school in the fall. I am so blessed that she can help me. She is very good about running up and down the stairs for things and will even help Sophia on the potty. Now when Sophia needs her backside wiped, she hollars for Ella! What else could a Mom ask for?
Sophia (Soda Pop): So beautiful. She loves loves loves her big sister and wants to go everywhere with her This includes going to Riley's house. Ella is starting to get annoyed with this. She will finally go to the potty alone, but still needs help wiping sometimes. Still needs a stool to get on and off. She is a small clone of Ella, just blonde! She loves to color and sing and is good at learning lyrics, like Ella. She now wants to stand on a stool and help me cook. She wants to set the table and is bad at it, just like Ella was! She likes to change clothes during the day. She is still scared of our dogs.She is going through the monster stage.
Me: Just trying to get by right now. DOn't expect hand written cards, remembering random birthdays or holidays. Not doing much baking. I did buy an elliptical machine so I could excercise while Tripp was gone. Going to see Kings again with Heather and Melissa in September. Can't wait for the next album. Haven't read a book for enjoyment since the Twilight books in August. Passed my boards!
I will post some pics soon, I promise!