Well, I see once again I let too much time go by before doing an update. Not too much to update here.
Zach turned 1 year old on 9.18. Poor thing. He was sick, for literally, a month. Including his birthday. We also found out the hard way that he is allergic to eggs. Well, we think. We still have to take him for allergy testing to be sure. So we didnt do a birthday cake for him. :( I felt so bad. We also didn't really do a party. He was so sick and I had missed so much work. I know he doesn't care, but I feel guilty. Maybe we will just do a HUGE 2nd birthday party to make up for it. I might even learn how to bake a cake with those fake eggs.
He has decided his new favorite thing is to hit and bite. This is new to me. Lacey never really did that. He only really bites at school. He hits at home, and we are working on that, but he and Lacey play so rough sometimes...
Zach turned 1 year old on 9.18. Poor thing. He was sick, for literally, a month. Including his birthday. We also found out the hard way that he is allergic to eggs. Well, we think. We still have to take him for allergy testing to be sure. So we didnt do a birthday cake for him. :( I felt so bad. We also didn't really do a party. He was so sick and I had missed so much work. I know he doesn't care, but I feel guilty. Maybe we will just do a HUGE 2nd birthday party to make up for it. I might even learn how to bake a cake with those fake eggs.
He has decided his new favorite thing is to hit and bite. This is new to me. Lacey never really did that. He only really bites at school. He hits at home, and we are working on that, but he and Lacey play so rough sometimes...
Lacey is doing well in school. She had a small little stint where she was talking too much and getting into trouble. I would rather have that personally. Not a big fan of biting or hitting. She, of course, is one of the brightest in the class. She loves to go to "her school". She has made some "best friends". Lexi, Joycee and Lacey are inseparable. She has, knock on wood, managed to dodge being as sick as Zach has been. Actually, she hasnt been to the doctor at all in months. They say it takes two years in the daycare system for a child to get their immunity up to where it needs to be. I guess they are right. Lacey has been in day cares for right about two years now. She is still a sweetie, but growing so fast. She isnt even 4 yet and 4t clothes are too small. Her little feet are a size TEN. She defiantly will not get my small feet. Her vocabulary has just taken off. She likes to talk and talk. She gets up talking and goes to bed talking. I love to hear her little voice and all of her ideas, but I gotta be honest. When she is telling me all about her pop tarts first thing in the morningI want to turn her volume down.
Andy started a new job. He had been at his old company for 8 years, so it was a really big decision for him. He gets job offers from other construction companies about every 6 months or so. He is one of the best foremen in the state for in his line of work. He is very loyal and he is a little older. He didnt want to loose his tenure and have to start over somewhere only to find out it was a mistake. The new job offered the same health insurance, ect. They also provide him with a F450, a gas card and a raise. That truck and gas alone is a major expense that is gone. Gas prices are outrageous. He and I both drive a lot of miles, so it adds up quick. We also were able to scale back to one car. Its a sacrifice, but if that is all we NEED then that is what we should have, you know? Maybe once we can get these kids out of the outrageously expensive daycares, we can buy another car. Actually, we could buy three for what we pay monthly. He has been at his new job for right at a month now. He said it is the best career decision he thinks he has ever made. I am very proud of him. He is such a great husband and dad. He has a HUGE job in Atlanta that they are working on right now. Right at 13th, 14th and Piedmont. Right around the corner from me. His hours you ask? Sunday through Monday 7:30 am to 10:00Pm. He only has had to work those hours once or twice, but hes been putting in a ton of time at work. Right now he works until the job is doneno matter how late. It could really open a lot of doors for them. A downtown Atlanta job is a major job. He cant make any mistakes. Hes been doing really well! He has managed to finish his bores ahead of schedule so far. He put in 60 hours on the clock last week. Then the commute is somewhere around an hour to an hour and a half. And he didnt have to work the weekend. On top of all that, he got sick back when Zach was so sick. He was just starting to really get over it this week, but had to work out in the pouring rain on Monday and Tuesday. I felt really bad for him. I know hell recover and be okay. So basically, things have been going really well for him.
I have nothing really new to report. Things at work are getting better. They finally got rid of that idiot manager that we had. Sadly it was only after he had wreaked havoc on everyone for a year. Our moral is just awful. We have a new manager that is great. Hes also a sales manager and has been with the company for a long time. He is changing a lot of things and isnt really sparing anyones feelings. He is very dont take it personal, its business kind of guy. I like it, but it also makes me nervous. I know I am valuable at the company, but the kids get sick a lot. Especially Zach. I missed close to a whole month of work with him in September. I dont think things would really change, but I dont know. Next time, because I am sure there will be a next time, when I am out a lot because of one of the kids being sick, he may just decide to replace me with someone who doesnt have kids. Maybe not. He is so friendly and genuine and asks me about the kids frequently. I know when we first found out he would be taking over the dept he called a meeting and sincerely asked about the kids and told me that he wouldnt want me to work with him if the kids werent my most important priority. So maybe hell stick this winter flu season out with me and the kids. If not, itll be fine. Im sure of it. Andy working so many hours is really worn me out. I already have to get the kids up every morning, but now I am rushing to the daycare to pick them up, give them baths, feed them, wash dishes, pack diaper bags, pack book bags, laundry, ect. Whew. Just thinking about it wears me out. Poor Andy is just as tired. Ive decided I am going to try to get this house decorated and more like a home. When we moved in I was already pregnant and since then, with two kids and a full time job I havent really had that much time to paint or decorate. Not sure what I am going to do, but as soon as I get it done, I might just take some pictures and post them up here. See what everyone thinks.
I hope everyone is doing well. I miss you all. I hope you have a wonderful November!!
