Again! Time has gone and it seems that my best attempts to post more often has not been a reality. Perhaps, I'll try to make that a New Year's resolution... I have never been a resolution kind of girl because, for the most part, they are always forgotten or let go after a week or two. The idea of exercising more (especially living in ND or NY) just doesn't seem to be a practical reality... for those that run outside in winter months, I am amazed! Eating healthier is a year-round goal, but one that gets attention on and off.
Abi is in full swing with Kindergarten and doing GREAT! Greg and I attended a parent-teacher conference in early November with Mrs. Primarolo. We 'officially' were informed that Abi can read and write all of her letters, uppercase and lowercase, she can count, sort, etc. She does well (I say she is infatuated with) AB patterns. The best news was when Mrs. Primarolo said that Abi is a 'great role model'. She follows the rules and knows where she needs to be and helps other kids. While we know that Abi is generally a 'good kid' (with a few bumps in behavior here and there), it is refreshing to hear these things from an outside source. Currently, Abi in on winter break. She is enjoying a more flexible schedule, but I think that when next Monday comes around, she'll be more than excited to get on that bus again.
Mikayla is also in a preschool program. She goes one day a week for a couple of hours. She really enjoys her 'school'. If you ask her, she's pretty quick to inform you that she goes to school and Abi goes to Kindergarten. Mikayla's class in an optional parent and me kind of class, but she has never needed Greg to stay (I am at work). It is the same school that Abi went to so Mikayla is more than comfortable with the surroundings. I am sure she'll try to be running the place in the next two years. :)
Both girls are still enjoying gymnastics. Abi will not be competing for Gold one day, but she enjoys the activity and that is why we do it. :) Mikayla loves her gymnastics class which is a parent and me type class. It is fun for me as well. I get to see her coordination develop and it gives us something special to do. Far too soon, she'll move up to the next level and will not need me to be on the floor with her.
At the beginning of October, I made a professional change of sorts. I left CVS in Clinton to work at CVS in Little Falls. It was an extremely difficult decision to leave Clinton, as I had been there for nearly 7 1/2 years. The relationships that were developed between patients and myself are a huge part of what I love about my job... and to leave those, it was tough! While the drive to Little Falls is a bit farther (35 minutes versus 10 minutes), the Rx volume in LF is much lighter which leads to more time for me to enjoy the time with the patients, eat lunch AND dinner in a normal fashion, and even relax a little during the day. But truly the main catalyst in the transfer was to reduce my stress and improve the time off quality. Stress reduction was important because we are currently 30 weeks pregnant. :)! I know most of my 'readers' know this, but for those that don't... here you go. ;)
We do not know if the baby is a boy or a girl and do not intend to find out until delivery. We kept the surprise for both girls and it was a pleasant one. There are several opinions, like always, to what we are having...
Christmas at our house was exciting this year. Both girls were excited by the present unwrapping, but Mikayla quickly tired of the task. She was content to cuddle as she unwrapped or to stop and examine her latest gift. Mikayla's recent love of Dora and Diego was well fed... several books, coloring books, Dora dolls, and even Dora hair accessories. Abi received lots of art supplies to add to her collection... Now to get space to allow for her added collection. ;)
Hope everyone has had a wonderful Christmas and a safe New Year's!
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