New Year

The gap since my last post is ridiculous. In my defense, we have all been sick off and on for nearly 2 months now! Rob kicked off the cold season the second week of December and we have been (and continue) suffering ever since. Jack has had two chest colds, Lauren is on her second cold, and I rounded the season out with a combination head cold, double ear infection & sinus infection. I am so sick of antibiotics, humidifiers, Vicks chest rub and Kleenex I could scream!

But, lest you think it's been two months of pure hell, here are some photos of the highlights of January.

Jack used his new set of tools to help Daddy with some chores around the house. He especially loves the hard hat! OK Grandpa Nick, your apprentice is ready to begin his training!

Here is our big boy on his first day of preschool (probably one of the reasons we all keep getting sick). He goes twice a week with two of his best friends, Matthew and Josh. They get to play with lots of new toys and puzzles, paint and draw pictures, feed the guinea pig and enjoy the fabulous playground. Teacher Shaun is great and has more patience than one would think is humanly possible. There are 11 kids in his class, ALL BOYS! He is getting the hang of taking turns and sharing. He loves school!

Last week Rob was buried at work so the sick brigade invaded Grandma and Pa for some TLC. Here I am cuddled on the couch with both of the kids in their new jammies.

Finally, that little girl is starting to look a lot like Grandma Laura. I think her eyes are turning brown and her skin is more olive than Jack. Only time will tell. But with Jack looking more like Rob every day, it would be nice if Lauren at least looked a little like her Mommy.