Update on the Boys

Goodness I havent written much about the boys lately. Things move at a rapid pace around this place and once we decide to do something nothing stops us. Ive never been someone who does anything half A$$ed so when the decision came to downsize rethink our work lives, we kicked it into high gear remodeling and doing projects around the house to get top dollar for it this summer. Then Noel came and went, school started and we are moving. But my last one…Jett. He is sooo fun. Hes learning new words every day. Starting to speak in 2-3 word sentences. His world is opening up, and hes funny, quirky and a love bug. His hair keeps growing which we still put in a ponytail everyday. Despite everyones objections. He wants to sit at the table, NOT his highchair, we got rid of his bottle with much drama. He still cries for it on occasion poor kid! His newest obsession is all things tractor…he carries his books around, looks at them at all hours, sleeps with them….hes a one track mind. Between that and his blanket hes got his stuff that makes him happy! He has started to give the biggest hugs and kisses and honestly is becoming a great sleeper again. The bottle thing and Canada threw a wrench in it for a while but hes back on track sleeping his 12 hours again at night. I just honestly could eat him up. Hes in a phase that will pass all too quickly and I hate it. I love being with him, and miss him so much when Im gone. Tristan started first grade and so far doing well. Ive figured out a time once a week I can go into his classroom for an hour or so and im excited about that. I really want to see how things are going for him during the year and how he is compared to his peers. We are working with a therapist now and Im very hopeful that we will see continued improvement. Hes a smart kid…almost photographic memory when doing anything…which makes it difficult because you think he is learning something but really hes just memorized it. Minecraft is still a daily thing, along with his time with Dad playing video games. While we have loved this house, its not been the best neighborhood for kids/friends for either Elijiah or Tristan so the move I think will be good for them both. We still need to figure something out for him sports or activities wise but once we are settled in the house I think soccer( because he wants to try it again) or karate? I dunno we will see. Tristan is in size 8 clothes, tallest in his class and bigger than Elijiah was at the same age. Hes a big kid, but I have to remember hes just 6. Ive had a better time with him these last few months than ever and Im excited to see that progress. Elijiah turning 12 soon…and really been a superstar in all things. Juggling his school work, and both competitive sports like a champ. Hes on a good teams and learning a lot. Loving soccer again and hoping to improve a bunch with basketball. He complains about Lourdes –his school- wants to go to public school but I don’t think too much about it. Its been the best environment and honestly if I could have all the kids go there I would. Hes been wanting to quick piano for a while now, but again wont let him. The main issue with Elijiah is motiviation. He actually is a natural to everything he does so hard work isn’t something hes familiar with. He gets straight A’s with little effort and is in advanced classes even. Hes good at sports, so while he could be the best if he tried harder or practiced more he hasn’t had that motiviation. Same with paino. He never practices but when he does hes exceptional. I think its harder for him or will be as the years goes one when you are a natural at most things, you tend to get a bit lazy and not work as hard as the next person….we will see what happens down the line. Hes still an avid reader – always nose in a book and smart/mature/and really fun to be around (for the most part lol)

Oh Canada

Oh Canada...our heaven on earth. Fabulous week....horrendous drive. August has flown by...vacation and came home to first week of school and packing hell. We will survive! But below are just a few of the pictures ( ha just a few! ) couldn't have enjoyed the kids more.

Sold!

Under contract so crossing fingers all goes well.

Move out in 30 days! Ek! We have a general idea of what we will be doing, but that could change...huge decision people.  Downsizing...committed, ready and on board, but where to go...Im a creature of habit and like my routine and where I live...to go west is a huge deal for me to consider.

Sigh.  We will figure it out.

I will mention this...Im not terribly creative but after 7 homes in 7 years one thing I know is that I just have to make a house MINE. Put my personal stamp on it...im absolutely drawn to project houses I realize, or just a bit of a project that when I walk in I can envision fun changes.  New is great, easy - but bland.  That's the dilemma.  We are leaning towards new for a variety of reasons, but im drawn to older SLC...Tree lined streets, larger yards, old homes that need work and a loving hand.  BUT this move is about simplifying our life/time/money and a fixer requires all that and more...

Going to move in with my mother until we figure it out and find/build a place so wish us luck on the next chapter!

House pics

The house is clean.  No easy feat these days, its up on the MLS and here are just a few pictures of our home we are now selling, missing a few bedrooms, bathroom and yard pics but you get the idea....