I feel like I've gone way downhill updating this blog these days. I used to do it all the time, even on maternity leave. Now it's maybe once every few weeks. Oh, well. Such is life, right?
Speaking of life, it's busy. Andy is going to be "on the road" for work for most of Feb. and March, so I'm mentally gearing up for that. Work for both of us is super busy right now, especially for Andy. But busy in sales isn't a bad thing at all. He's doing really well, and I'm so proud of him. My work life is busy, but I've managed to organize things more so this semester isn't as hectic as last. I'm already looking forward to summer break and the students just came back from winter break. Sad, but true. Oh, and I get another new boss this summer. We've had two interim deans over the past two years. They are finally hiring a permanent dean who will start this summer. So we all get to start over (again) with someone. But it'll be good to have someone set in the position. Fingers crossed he's a gem (I know it's a guy...the 3 finalists are lads).
Gus and Cleo are a hoot these days, but Lordy, they exhaust me. Even though this is a fun stage where they interact a bunch, they also fight a bunch, and they are both on the move ALL THE TIME, so it's just so tiring. I'm beat by 9pm every night. No wonder folks put years between their 2nd and 3rd children...I totally get it now. And for those who don't, well, you are all warriors. Not to say we're having a third...didn't mean to imply that. That's a decision for another time. We are just now enjoying a little freedom, so that feels darn good.
Speaking of freedom, we're taking a long weekend trip, sans children, probably to Portland, OR, in April. It's an early birthday gift for me, and we have Southwest direct flight tickets to use or lose. We're going to book a nice hotel and just toot around the town, hang out with our friend Tom Humphrey, see the sights, go to the ocean, go on some hikes, etc...Should be super fun. I'm psyched. And the kids are staying w/ my parents in B-town. I hope they do well! It'll be their first time to stay away from home without us there, but I think they'll do fine...and if they don't, well, it's my parents' problem, right?!? Ha ha. Just kidding, Mom and Dad (but not really)...ahem. :)
Can't wait for spring. Yeah, I've turned into a winter hater. Andy still covets the cold weather, whereas I dislike it more and more every year. Love snow on Christmas, and then BE GONE! But I'll try not to whine. I think it's just more difficult b/c I have two kids who are super sick of being stuck inside. And I have major cabin fever to the point that I often take the kids to Target just to get us all outta the house.
I've been running and still love it. I'm up to 4 miles and trying to get to 6 miles so I can do a 10k in the summer or fall. I think I'm going to run a 5k in Lawrence in March and then follow that up with a 4 mile run in KC with my sis-in-law, Lindsey. I joined the KU gym and run about 3-4 x a week, on average. Some weeks are better than others. Now I just need to stop inhaling everything around me! I'm so hungry after I run.
Some photos included of Ben Curry's 1st birthday party (Leah and Dan's little guy...wasn't he just born last week or something!!!) and other random stuff. The one of all the little kids is a photo Andy took of Gus, Cleo, Abel and Ebi Hegeman. They are all wearing hats knitted for them by our friend, Kim Jankowski. You can't see Gus' hat very well, but it's a bear hat. So cute. And the one of Gus is with his new toy, a marble roller coaster thing. It's sweet.
Oh, and Cleo just had her 18-month checkup. Her stats have pretty steadily been: 30% height and 30% weight. She's a "peanut" as the doctor said. He said she still could have a growth spurt, but if she doesn't, she's averaging to be around 5'4"-5'5", which is just weird since I'm almost 5'9" and Andy is 6'0". Oh, well. She'll be a shorty pants! Who knows, though. As long as the little lady is healthy, and she is, I'm okay.
That's all for now. More later.
