What's been going on?
Matt's still working--all. the. time. :( He's looking at getting his MBA, and searching for a better paying work option. He's also leading worship on a regular basis at Blue Sky Church in Loveland. We started attending last summer, and now we've both assumed leadership roles.
Owen is thriving at preschool. Last week his teacher asked about his speech development--surprised it took her this long. She said she sometimes has no clue what he's saying, and then she asked if he was premature. Why, yes, in fact he was. She suggested we continue speech therapy. :( *sigh* We're still determining whether to do this, or to do more at home (we've been slacking, since he's doing so well since starting school). His creative juices are definitely flowing lately--he wants to paint and create daily. I'm also amazed at how anything can be made into a gun or sword. He is also learning to ride a two-wheeler. Poor kid, the snow and cold isn't helping. I've also started the registration process for school--for reals, this kid starts kindergarten in 9 months?!
Eden is a force to be reckoned with, for sure. She just celebrated her second birthday, and sometimes I think she's determined to grow up & move out as soon as possible. She has an opinion on most everything, and doesn't let her brother get away with much. The two of them definitely are conspiring against me on a regular basis. Owen can get her in & out of her crib on his own--he's so proud of this too. Eden can unlock and open doors on her own--fantastic. She has her own taste in clothes, and will let you know if an outfit is not to her liking. For the most part though, your heart will swell and your face smile the second she walks into the room. She loves to make people laugh, and has a glimmer in her eyes. She delights everyone we meet, and has a way of making everyone smile.
My turn. I'm working part-time at Tenfold, and love it. I'm keeping Forty Foot Music (Matt's teaching studio) organized, scheduled, and running. I have 2 doula clients, one of which we just completed a series of childbirth classes. Sadly, I'm also looking at working full-time again. It is only through God's provision and grace that we've financially survived the last two years, and I know God will continue to provide. Matt is looking at his options, but we've also put my resume out there to see where God is leading us. We don't have much left to continue living with our current means. I'm not just talking dollars here, folks. Matt doesn't sleep much, and neither of us has much "down" time. Mentally and physically, we just can't do this anymore.
The laundry beckons, the children are "cooking" with my good pots and pans, and my laptop battery is running low. We need a positive story to end this blog.
Matt and I have been doing the 30 Day Shred workout video. From time to time, the kids join in with us. Working out has never been so much fun! It can be hard to concentrate though--watching Eden do her hip circles is hilarious. The best part--she does them all throughout the day. She puts her tiny hands on her hips, and rolls those chubby little thighs round and round. It is absolutely adorable. Both Owen & Eden attempt push-ups: laying flat on their bellies, and pushing up just on their arms. They get bored after a few minutes, and then just run under our legs during lunges--that'll get you in shape and hone your balancing skills quite fast! It's all worth it--I've lost 5 lbs, and 4 inches thus far. Matt is toned and building muscle. I just love that we're doing it as a family.
