Updates for Brody, Aaron and I...

Not too much going on for Brody right now, so I'll combine his update with ours.  He continues to be hilarious and animated.  He does well at preschool although the past few weeks he has refused to go outside with the class.  We offered him a few rewards and things seem to be improving although he ONLY lets the teacher assist him with his snow clothes and NOT any of the parent helpers!  He is the special star of the week this Friday and is VERY excited! 

I think we have decided on his preschool plans for next year.  We are going to enroll him in the co-op for 2 days (T/Th), do the enrichment program (Thursday am) through the co-op (it's like a field trip day once a week) and then put him in the preschool through Jacob's elementary school one day a week.  That way he'll get 3 days/week of preschool, but it will be less mileage for me since we'll do enrichment and co-op preschool on the same day and then the elementary school is much closer.  Hopefully he'll also get to know some kids that will be in his kindergarten class the following year as well by attending one day a week at the elementary school. 

He loves playing on the Kindle Fire and Ipod and his favorite game is "Mad Birds"  (aka Angry Birds).  In fact, he has even decided he wants a "Mad Birds" birthday party.  I've already gotten a few things together for that since the next few weeks will be busy for us!  I can NOT believe he is going to be FOUR!  Wow.  Here are some of the hilarious things he has said lately:

This morning while buckling him in the car:
MOM!  The car is FREEZING.  It's shivering me timbers!!!!

Last week he busts into the bathroom while I'm showering:
MOM!  Look at this game I found!  I've wanted it MY WHOLE LIFE!!!!

Last week, Feb. 21st, sitting on the couch:
MOM!  This show can't be over!  It will break my heart!!

Then 10 minutes later at 10:10am:
Brody: Mom?  Is it time to pick up Jacob?
Me:  Uh, Brody no... Jacob has 6 more hours to go...
I think someone missed their brother after a 4 day break!

Aaron update:

Not too much going on with Aaron.  At the beginning of the month he attended a week long firefighting training about an hour and a half from here which meant early mornings and late nights, not to mention he spent at least 30hrs two weeks beforehand preparing at home.  This week he is at another week long training session, but this time he didn't need to prepare, I guess. 

Aaron also went to fish camp this year with a group of younger guys which initially freaked me out (most of the guys are like 10 years younger with no kids...).  Thankfully, even though they are 10 years younger, they are still about 30 years old now and much calmer and tamer then they used to be!  It happened to be the coldest weekend of the winter and he and his brother slept in our unheated pop-up camper while the other guys slept in a large tent with a propane heater.  Oh, and they didn't catch one fish.  Aaron said it was quite miserable and although he had a good time, he will never do that again without a heated cabin, which was the consensus of the group. 

My Update
I'm doing good.  I've had a hard time deciding whether or not I want to be on the board for the cooperative preschool again.  Some days I think absolutely!  Other days it's like No Way!  Since I think the job will be easier the second time around (and since I don't think we'll have to worry about hiring a new teacher this time), I think I've decided to give it one more year. 

Still trying to keep up with running.  I completed 64 miles in January and I'm at 44 for February.  Haven't lost much weight despite running over 100 miles in the past two months, but I know it's good for my heart and helps me keep up with the boys. 

In less than 2 weeks we leave for Orlando.  I don't think we'll manage Disney this time but I know we'll have a blast relaxing in vacation mode by the pool.  Mark, Lisa, Noah & Mason will be there as well and I'm sure we are all going to enjoy the extra company this year!  We have also decided to fly this time, driving is definitely much cheaper and makes packing so much easier, but it's so tiring and we didn't want Jacob to miss too much school (or us to miss out on too much vacation!).  We return home on a Monday.  Tuesday night after we return I have a preschool annual meeting & board meeting (which means it will be an extra long night), I also need to open all preschool applications and do class assignments and letters, Friday I need to assist in Brody's class and make cupcakes for his birthday treat and then Saturday we need to host a birthday party for 20-ish people for Brody's 4th Birthday.  March is sure to fly by!