Ok- I'm behind!!!

Well, needless to say it has been a busy few months. No major happenings- just busy day to day life. Abby finishes school tomorrow and then will be officially a 2nd grader!!! I can't believe it. She has done so well. We cannot be more proud of her. She is growing up into a beautiful young lady. She helps so much with the boys, I can't even express how lucky they are to have such an awesome big sister. She is playing the piano and is advancing quickly. Her first piano recital is May 25th. She will be playing 'Over the Rainbow' with me and then 'Under the Sea'. She is sad that she will be leaving 1st grade and will miss her friends and teachers. She has not moved her 'clip' at all this year (for bad behavior)!! Now on to the boys. They are finally saying words!!!! Christian has been talking first- mama (with help of froot loops- but now on his own!), moo, meow, hiss (for Piper), woof woof, and Abby. Blaine called me mama for the first time wanting me to pick him up- of course it worked!!! He also does hiss for Piper- and was the first one to say Abby (more like Abba). So cute!!! I can't believe they are actually trying to say words now. If only we can stop them from squealing so high pitched and much we would be doing great. Poor Ben has probably lost some of his hearing from the boys. We need to find more constructive outlets for the boys rather than destructive. I've been extremely busy and will continue that through the summer. I have accepted a position for 8 weeks of the summer teaching the Summer Bridge program for at-risk upcoming 9th graders. Basically, they have to pass this 8 week course if they want to 'graduate' to 9th grade. It will be a challenge but I'm excited about it. Well, hopefully I can post more frequently so it won't be so long!!!