So law school has not been kind to the blogger in me, obviously. It has been all I can do to be a somewhat existent father and husband as well. But with only one more final to go, perhaps it is time to correct my blog negligence.So much has happened during the past months. Ashley is going to preschool and loves it. She has been the "star student" several times, and her teachers love her. She has also become very good friends with the little girl next door, and they are even in the same preschool class. Although she is usually very helpful and obedient, we have a new rule that she is not allowed to have the attitude of a 14 yr old until she is 14.
Isaac continues to be a charming little boy, causing adults and little girls alike to fall in love with him. He and Ashley have become great friends and usually get along well.
Sicily is growing fast, and she is learning how to talk. She has also sped up her waddle, making it harder to catch her. She especially finds a boost of speed just after you turn your back to get her clothes or her diaper. She has a nearly incessant grin, and loves to feel grown-up.
Heather has somehow managed practicially all of our affairs single-handedly, and it is hard to say which of us is looking forward to my break more. She has made friends with most of our neighbors, and at least two nights out of every week we have someone visiting for dinner.
We continue to love the house we are living in, even though it is pretty far removed from any commercial civilization. It has provided a literal haven for our family, and we wouldn't trade it for anything. The house is big enough for the kids to play in when it is bad weather, and there is so much to do outside when the weather is nice. We have a wood burning fire place, and besides the Good Word, splitting firewood has become part of my law school therapy. It is amazing how chopping something with an extra weighted axe can erase stress and anxiety and just make you feel better.
We'll try to post more often than every quarter, but sadly, we make no promises. Attached are a few of our favorite pictures since we have been living here:
