Wow, it's been a while since I've blogged...not sure if I remember how to do it or not. :) I really do want to blog on a regular basis, but for some reason I haven't been up to it. Also, I figure anyone who really wants to keep on me probably follows me on facebook...and we all know how easy it is to update on that. :) I do like blogging though and I think one day Hayley will look back on my blog (and caringbridge for that matter) and be glad that she can read all about our lives.
We have been staying pretty busy. Hayley is adjusting to fifth grade pretty well. Her test grades haven't been exactly where we one them to be, so we're working on that. They haven't been terrible, but she has been getting some B's and she even got a C on a Social Studies test. We would be okay with those grades if she was studying, but for some reason she has decided she doesn't need to study. I told her that's not going to cut it in 5th grade. She isn't going to be able to make straight A's without applying herself. Needless to say, she WILL be studying for every test from here on out.
Hayley burned her arm on the iron this past Wednesday evening. Aaron had just finished ironing, so the iron was still out on the ironing board. Hayley was messing with Izzy so Izzy bit her on the back, which caused Hayley to jump her wailing her arms (and being overly dramatic) causing her to bump into the extremely hot iron. It really is terrible looking, but it is healing okay. I took her to the doctor just to make sure we were doing what we should be doing. (cleaning it day and applying silvadene cream) I really hope it doesn't scar too badly. It's a pretty good size burn on the inside of her arm (from her elbow to about halfway to her hand). I felt so bad for her, but she really has been a pretty good trooper about it. It was weird to be texting nurse Leslie about a problem with Hayley instead of Chloe.
Aaron and I have been getting along really well. We've started having "date nights" on Fridays which I think is really helping us. Hayley spends a few hours with mamaw Janet so he and I can have a "date". We've just been doing dinner and a movie...this weekend we actually just stayed home...had a pizza delivered and watched a movie. Hayley enjoys hanging out with Janet and Janet enjoys having her so it's a win win for all of us.
Izzy has been keeping us quite busy! She is doing pretty well with the potty training...as well as being really good at chewing just about everything in her sight. Cell phones, laptop cords, toilet paper, socks, etc etc. She hasn't really damaged anything of value (yet!) but she does keep us on our toes.
September is birthday month for both of our girls. Hayley will be turning 11 on the 23rd and Chloe would've been nine on the 28th. I think Hayley is going to have a swim party at the Y. We are hosting a blood drive for Chloe's birthday...people will be able to donate blood and/or a toy in her memory. We will be taking the toys to the kiddos on 7west (oncology unit at Kosairs). If anyone is interested the blood drive will be on Sept. 25 from 4-8 at Silver Street Elementary here in New Albany. If you want to donate a toy it can dropped off at the school during the blood drive or if you aren't local and want to participate you can mail a toy (or gift card and I will purchase a toy) to 1902 E. Elm St, New Albany, IN. 47150. I was trying to decide what to do for Chloe's birthday and I decided what better way to honor her than to do a blood drive, then I thought some people may not be able to donate so if they want to do something for her birthday than can donate a toy for other sick children. Chloe was at an age where she she was starting to understand what it was to "give back and help others".
I can't believe it's already September! This year is flying by. I do love this time of year. Summer used to be my favorite time of year hands down, but it seems like the older I get the more I'm starting to like Fall. I've already gotten my fall decorations put up...I know, I'm crazy! I just love fall decorations and I love the smell of fall...we went to Walmart earlier so I picked up some pumkin spice, mulled cider and vanilla/cinnamon candles...my house is gonna smell so good!
Well, I think I've ramble enough.....especially since I'm not even sure there are people who still read this. :)
don't forget to drop me a line!