So, I sincerely apologize for my lack of blogginess lately. Work has been crazy, life has been crazy...it's just been crazy. By the time I realize I may have a few spare minutes to pen some deep thoughts (and by deep thoughts, I mean random thoughts)...I then realize that my bed sounds much better and thus, the bed wins and no bloggies appear.
With that...let me just give you a few updates.
1. The fabulous Hubs and I just celebrated our 2 year anniversary on November 3. Best 2 years (really 3 years since we dated 1 year prior) of my life. Love that boy more and more everyday! He is so GOOD to me!
2. I can not believe that Thanksgiving is just a mere 2 weeks away. My office Christmas party is 3 weeks away...I'm in charge of it...I need to get on that like ASAP. Time is flying way too fast.
3. I can't for the life of me remember anything these days so there is a very good chance some info I give you...you've already heard. Please forgive my incompetence.
4. My bro and sis-in-law are having another little one...twill be a girl! Aunt Terri is thrilled and can't wait to meet the little Pecenka come January sometime.
5. Would you believe that I have actually started my Christmas shopping already???? That NEVER happens. I'm even done with my sis-in-law (that would be you, miss Keri...and no, I'm not telling you what it is!!). Partly done with my nephew and mother-in-law. I'm so proud of myself. Good job, Terri.
6. I know I have mentioned the playhouse my fabulous Hubs was building for the kiddos. It's done (except for the fact that it needs more paint on the outside but it's too cold to do it now so that will wait until the spring). The girls painted the inside and it looks so cute! They have "officially" moved in...and continue to do so. They have recently made the announcement that everytime they come to our house, they must run out to the playhouse and have a "meeting" before they do anything else. A typical arrival from the girls goes something like this:
- Backpacks left at door.
- Shoes sometimes stay on.
- Coats/jackets sometimes stay on.
- Rushing.
- Quick hellos of "Hi Dad! Hi Terri!"
- Loud announcing "Meeting!! Meeting!! Meeting!!"
- More rushing.
- Out the back door.
- To the playhouse they go.
Oh, and they even have a special hand signal...pounding on chest, hand in the air thing. Oh, AND no boys allowed...except for the dad, of course.
And there you have it.
7. Chloe: Is in the Wichita Children's Choir and had her first concert a couple of weeks ago. The choir has like 88 kids in it...they sounded wonderful. It was very cute and Chloe looked so cute up there singing songs that were so sophisticated and all. She is also taking a cheerleading class at the Y right now and will soon get to cheer at a basketball game. She loves 4th grade and is doing well. The girls stay overnight with us on Wednesdays and just about every Thursday morning, Chloe will hang out in the bathroom with me while I get ready. We just chat about LOTS of things and I love every minute of it.
9. Suzie: Is in the 2nd grade and reading up a storm. I recently went to her class and was a "Mystery Reader". I sent clues to the teacher ahead of time and she read them to the class to see if they could guess who it was. My clues were pretty obvious and Suzie figured it out. It was fun. I read the class a story and then I got to take Suzie out to lunch...McDonald's, of course! She is also taking ballet at the Y right now and loves it. I can't wait to see her first ballet recital. She still LOVES the computer and spends a lot of time on it.
10. Audrey: Ball. Of. Energy. She is currently taking gymnastics and is VERY good. That child has no fear when it comes to the bars. Her favorite activities are the trampoline and the "pit" that is full of chunky foam thingies. They get to jump into it. She is in Kindergarten now and is learning to read already. She brings home these little reader things and will read them to whoever will listen and then she has us all sign it so her teacher knows how many times she read the story. It's cute. She's a funny girl and many times will say "Terri, you're my bestest StepMom!" I. Love. It.
11. Casey: LOVES her new cousin/sister/whatever pooch, Daisy. They play and play and play and play. It's precious.
Okay, I should stop. See, this is what happens when I don't post for like every. But, there you go...a sufficient update. Someday, I may actually even add some pictures or something exciting. We'll see.
In the meantime...toodles!!