We really haven’t dropped off the face of the earth. We have just been trying to keep our heads above water. We have been saying for a few weeks now- we really need to do a blog post. Jeremy has one entitled the “Tiny Tim Affect” written in his head. It might make it to the computer some day. But for now a general update.
Our school year has begun! We began about 3 weeks ago. This year Amanda is in 6th grade, Tyler 4th grade, Jordan 2nd grade, Ben – kindergarten and Jonathan- preschool. The challenge has been keeping Ben and Jonathan out of trouble while I work with the older ones. I can scarcely remember the days when Ben “didn’t like” Jonathan. Nowadays, they are best buddies instigating adventures together. They really are getting along the majority of the time (we still have moments, but who doesn’t). When driving in the car with just the two of them- their conversations are much like that of 2 little old ladies (no disrespect meant to any little old ladies reading the blog). They banter back and forth and just talk, talk, talk. It is quite humorous to listen to.
Life is full. The older 4 are all playing soccer. Jonathan would like to be playing soccer. Maybe next year. I am hoping to sign Jonathan up for swimming lessons again. Tyler and Jordan started chess club last night and Tyler won 2 out of his 3 matches. Amanda begins her first orchestra experience this coming Sunday. She will be playing the violin in the Bucks County Youth Orchestra.
The novelty of the pros ethic leg has worn off and Jonathan is now fighting us at wearing it. Who can argue with him? It does slow him down and he has yet to realize the benefits of it. We are going back to Shriners next Wed. to have the knee unlocked and to meet with the physical therapists. The hope is that with the knee unlocked he will gain further mobility and thus want to wear the leg.
On Friday evening, Amanda and I will be traveling to Lancaster, PA to volunteer for Show Hope at the Steven Curtis Chapman concert. We received a grant from Show Hope and are really excited to be able to personally say thank you to this great organization. We should be able to view most of the concert. The Chapman’s have a great testimony. If you have opportunity Mary Beth’s new book Choosing to See is a great read.
Our school year has begun! We began about 3 weeks ago. This year Amanda is in 6th grade, Tyler 4th grade, Jordan 2nd grade, Ben – kindergarten and Jonathan- preschool. The challenge has been keeping Ben and Jonathan out of trouble while I work with the older ones. I can scarcely remember the days when Ben “didn’t like” Jonathan. Nowadays, they are best buddies instigating adventures together. They really are getting along the majority of the time (we still have moments, but who doesn’t). When driving in the car with just the two of them- their conversations are much like that of 2 little old ladies (no disrespect meant to any little old ladies reading the blog). They banter back and forth and just talk, talk, talk. It is quite humorous to listen to.
Life is full. The older 4 are all playing soccer. Jonathan would like to be playing soccer. Maybe next year. I am hoping to sign Jonathan up for swimming lessons again. Tyler and Jordan started chess club last night and Tyler won 2 out of his 3 matches. Amanda begins her first orchestra experience this coming Sunday. She will be playing the violin in the Bucks County Youth Orchestra.
The novelty of the pros ethic leg has worn off and Jonathan is now fighting us at wearing it. Who can argue with him? It does slow him down and he has yet to realize the benefits of it. We are going back to Shriners next Wed. to have the knee unlocked and to meet with the physical therapists. The hope is that with the knee unlocked he will gain further mobility and thus want to wear the leg.
On Friday evening, Amanda and I will be traveling to Lancaster, PA to volunteer for Show Hope at the Steven Curtis Chapman concert. We received a grant from Show Hope and are really excited to be able to personally say thank you to this great organization. We should be able to view most of the concert. The Chapman’s have a great testimony. If you have opportunity Mary Beth’s new book Choosing to See is a great read.
One of our first science experiments!
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