2011, Week 1

So far, so good. My students and I agree that 2011 sounds very futuristic. I started the week with two inservice days. It was nice to have the students back on Wednesday. I know about half of my students because I had them last semester or in another course last year. I always think it's easier when you already know quite a few students. It could be because I haven't given any quizzes or tests which need to be graded, but I already feel better about this semester. My schedule is a little bit different, which means I have a chance to interact with my teacher friends. I was a little too isolated last semester because we didn't have overlapping off hours and I had to pump during lunch.

Yesterday was my Aunt Paula's birthday. Happy Birthday, Paula! (In addition, my grandma in Minnesota turned 99!!!) Paula told me how much her grandson, Grayson, enjoys scooting around the house in his walker. That's what prompted me to get the boys their walker.
Aiden:

Reid:


The boys are getting better at eating finger foods although they still need some assistance in getting the food to their mouths. They've mostly had veggie puffs, which I'm afraid may taste as bad as they smell. I haven't tried them myself, but I think my parents tried them on a dare. (Speaking of my day care providers, they recently expressed their dissatisfaction in working conditions when I polished off the Oreos. Little did I know my stash had been infiltrated. I'll have to watch that. We can't afford a strike. Who would do my laundry and dishes?) Our physician's assistant suggested that I try yogurt with Reid to see how he can do with dairy. I bought some tonight, so we'll see what happens tomorrow. My New Year's resolution is to eat more ice cream and pizza, so I'm hoping Reid can handle dairy and I can start eating it again too. I only have a few more months of eating for three, so I have to make the most of that opportunity.

The boys are enjoying their new toys from Grandpa and Grandma Brusven. Aiden likes to scoot over and pull them off the shelf.



Aiden has also figured out how to turn one of them on. This is quickly followed by turning up the volume as loud as possible. That's OK with Reid, because it gives him music to boogie to.


Today we video chatted with Eric. We've done it a couple of times with David and Kelsey, but this was the first time we've chatted with Eric in a few months. The boys were mostly stunned. I'm sure they'll catch on and insist on chatting with Daddy every chance they can.




Lots of fun while I was at school left them tuckered out:



Have a good week!