Update

This entry is really more for myself, so I apologize if you find yourself here and get bored from reading, or if you feel like you’re reading a Christmas letter. ;) So what have we all been up to? Well, Joe, since Christmas has really been into opening and closing doors. In fact, whenever we go to leave the house, I have to make sure our door the basement is kept open, so Simon, our cat, has access to his food and litter. It never fails that after we’re all bundled up and ready to go, and I go to open that door, Joe follows me and immediately shuts it. I think he feels it’s his duty because he is very serious about it. He loves elevators and we get the comment often, “I think Joe is going to be a doorman”. LOL. We’ll see.  Joe is talking more, though we don’t usually know what he’s saying. He also likes to sing “Jingle Bells” and a few of our favorite worship songs. It is so fun to listen to him. He has recently taken more of a liking to books, and also loves to help mommy put the silverware away. He is also into emptying things out (the bookcase, the shoe shelf, baskets full of toys, etc. and it is very common to find piles around the house. He is easy to laugh, easy to cry, AND easy to throw a temper tantrum! He makes us all laugh, and keeps me on my toes! Lydia is getting to be such a big girl. She has been exerting more and more independence. A good thing, and a trying thing! Far gone are the days when Lydia didn’t have much of an opinion about what to eat, what to wear, where to go, etc. She still has a great love for books, and sometimes we’ll find her in bed (long after her bed time!) sitting up with a book while she struggles to keep her eyes open. Lydia is in Cubbies at church this year, and is learning a ton of scripture, and having loads of fun. There are not many places she’d rather than be than Cubbies. It is so sweet to hear her speak God’s word, and sometimes sing it too! Speaking songs, she is an avid fan of Veggie Tales and doesn’t tire of Larry, Bob, Mr. Lung, Junior, etc (though mama does!). She loves watching me cook, bake, and is always asking “what are you making mommy”. She even helps out with the stirring, pouring, and tasting sometimes. As for me, I’m chomping at the bit (no pun intended) to have my jaw surgery done and behind me, and getting these braces off! I’ve figured it out, and by the time they’re off, I will have been in braces for 15-20% of my life. As much as I want the surgery done, I DO want it to be the right time and I’m trying to be patient.  I’m using the extra time to research different kinds of pureed foods and yummy smoothies. Marc has been really busy with work, as they have a big release coming up. He and I both, will be happy when things slow down a bit. So that’s what’s up with us. Thanks for reading.