Maggie turned 14 months old yesterday. She's such a fun kid and a constant flirt. Those two front top teeth are coming in slowly but surely, and she's got one tooth on the bottom. I think they've hurt some, and last week one of the top teeth was bleeding as it came through. It's not really slowing her down too much, but making her a bit cranky at bedtime. All food is game when Maggie is in the vicinity. If it looks good on your plate, she'll just reach over and grab a handful for herself. She also likes to share her food with the dogs, which of course they love. Maggie is using more words and enjoys the sign language I've been teaching her. Footsteps are coming more often now, but she will still drop down to crawl because it's quicker.
Cameron has taken on a whole new attitude - teenager!! He's got an opinion about everything from what he should wear, to where he should go, to what he will eat. And he will throw a fit and scream if you disagree with him. It's been very trying and sometimes makes me cry. If you know me, you know I'm not a crier, but when you can't rationalize with a 4 year old, it's the next best thing. He's been getting in a lot of trouble and having to sit in timeout and get spankings. I understand that rationally he's trying to express himself, but sometimes I'd like him to say "Yes, mommy" and be done with it. I'm hoping that once we get through the summer and into the routine of the school year he'll go back to his sweet loving self. Until then I feel like I may need more mommy nights out to cope.
Chris is playing softball with the church on Monday nights and then coaching Cameron's t-ball team on Wednesday and Thursday nights. We are a ball playing family right now. The church team is in the play-offs this Saturday starting at 8AM in the softball field at Baybrook Baptist Church next to Heritage Park Village. Chris is almost at the end of his time with his current position at ExxonMobil. His boss is in the process of looking for a viable position that will utilize Chris' talents with managing projects and people. Cross your fingers that he'll pick out something Chris will enjoy.
I've been doing my usual crazy schedule. Run kids to events, take care of house, complete errands, oh and of course work in a 10-15 hour work week. I'm not sure who got the better deal out of it, but I'm working very hard to be a good bookkeeper for my MIL at her insurance agency - The Essential Group. They are based in Friendswood and are working on growing with new clients and merging with another company. It's been fascinating to get back into the work force and use my brain for something more than measuring flour and pasting pictures. Working from home is it's own challenge, so anytime there's a naptime or as soon as the kids go to bed I'm dialing in and getting work done. I'm very excited for September when I'll be in the office on a regular basis and the kids will be at school on a regular basis. I'm also in charge of the social aspect of the Women's Ministry at church which involves planning events and welcoming new members. I have a few things going on throughout the year, from pamper nights at the salon to a welcome tea for our new preacher's wife.
Since the golf tournament last year, we've been toying with how we'd pull off something just as great for Miracles for Fun this year. Not only will we be honoring the Wims Family, we'll be setting a standard for moving forward with a non-profit organization supporting families in need. There is an amazing group of friends that have agreed to continue with the vision. As we work to set up everything, my heart is often heavy that Brad is not here to enjoy this year. I got to spend a precious evening with Jenny last week and we talked about life today. I say precious because I feel that Jenny's time is precious. Each moment she has she is filling with great opportunities for her family, awesome memories and of course working anytime she can. I think Brad is so proud of Jenny and what an amazing woman she continues to be each day. The golf tournament this year will be capped off with a concert by some of Brad's favorite groups - Vocal Union and Soul Union. I hope he's looking down and getting excited with us.
So we've been a bit busy and each day is a new adventure for our family. I hope that I'll have time to keep up with regular updates to our blog, but if I don't you'll know why. Adventure is calling!
