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5.10.2012

School Daze

Ha...I started this post back at the beginning of the semester.  And never finished, but here it is now. 

The title of this post explains my absence...kind of.  The holidays happened and now I'm back in school.  3 nights a week.  Daddy doesn't get home early enough so we had to find a solution for the boys.  We toyed with the thought of a part-time nanny, but ultimately decided on a wonderful Spanish immersion program.  Every night that I have school, the boys go to school for a full day (9-5.30).  They have 3 teachers, all native Spanish speakers from 3 different countries.  So far, everything is going great!  The boys scream everyday when I drop them off, but Maceo stops after like 5 secs and Enzo, well he really drags it out for a few mins.  They seem more comfortable everytime they go.  The first day, I cried so hard driving out of the parking lot.  The attachment we share is strong.  I had no idea how strong, really.  But I'm adjusting and so are the boys & Daddy.  I'm getting sooooo much done while the boys are at school.  On school days it almost feels like before having them, except for when I walk in to clean their room and happen upon some ridiculous mess, then I remember.  I forgot to mention, on school days Daddy picks up the boys, feeds them dinner, bathes them, and puts them to bed!  Big points for Daddy...big, big points!  Although, he says he hasn't seen the points yet.

The boys have been trying to talk so much since they started school.  It seems that being around all the other kids has them trying new things...

such as

WALKING!
Last week Enzo started with a few steps and by the weekend was roaming around the house rather easily.  And this week Maceo, not to be out-walked, got up and is taking a few steps here and there too!  He is so happy with himself when he does it.  We make a big deal out of it when either of them does it, clapping, hooting, and hollering, and usually ending with a dance of some kind! 
Go boys, go!  But be careful, please! 







So, since I'm back in grad school and there is much busy work required, I probably won't be able to keep up with this blog as well (I haven't been very on top of it as it is).  I apologize.  If you really are curious about us, I guess that just means you'll have to come see us, LIVE.  Or there's always Skype.


So, there you have it.  This is what's been going on...school, school, and more school.  The semester is over now, and I'm trying my hardest to catch up on life.  We all survived Mommy's first semester back at school!  It was a trying semester; the boys were sick pretty much for the whole semester.  And everytime they got sick, they got an ear infection.  We even had to go see the Ear, Nose, & Throat specialist, but after testing their hearing and passing all the tests, the doctor suggested we hold off on putting tubes in!  Yay!  And since the visit they've had one more ear infection each and we didn't treat them with antibiotics this time.  The boys made it through and I'm really hoping we're in the clear since cold season is at an end. 

What's best about all this schooling is the time that Mommy gets to be herself.  Having an identity other than full time Mommy is something that I've needed.  Having something besides my family to focus and put energy into has been soooooo gooooood for me!  I realized after this semester how important it is for a new mom to make time for herself and it's not easy to do that, even when people are volunteering to let you do that.  Going back to school gave me the chance and good reason to break away.  It has been good for us all!  Even with all the new tasks to fit in, we are much more balanced. 

The boys are running now, have motorized four wheelers, are incoherent chatter boxes, and fight continually.  They love to wrestle with Daddy, and throw ball.  Stickers and markers are popular and their matchbox cars and books continue to be their most favored toys.  They have six teeth each and are currently working on molars.  Mommy can't keep them out of the dirt and water. 

And since the photos above are really from several months ago...some more recent ones, a lot of them.  I'll try not to be so absent, at least until school starts again.
Mace face

Maceo

Detailing Daddy's Car

First trip to the High

Maceo in the puddle

Enzo destroying Mommy's clovers

February Picnic Lunch

Enzo getting Daddy love


First trip to the zoo

On the train at the zoo



Maceo working on his truck

Enzo

sleeping beau, Enzo

I Love Spaghetti- Enzo

I think it's alright too- Maceo


Maceo sportin shades

Maceo

Our babysitter, Nana

Maceo at the Goat Farm

Enzo at the Goat Farm