David - Working his behind off at Intel! Things have been crazy for him, and due to some poor and annoying management at work, he tends to be working on things that he doesn't feel like he should be working on! He's looking forward to the end of this project, and possibly a move to another group. But, we'll have to see - we all know how much David loves change! :o)
Diane - Keeping busy with the kids and work. I am still working only one day a week, but March brings Variety Show, a job that I love and hate all at the same time! Beginning with auditions in late January, then working with kids (mainly singers who need a little coaching) and preparing for dress rehearsal and three performances, I keep pretty busy. Not to mention advertising for the show, putting together programs, and making certificates for the kids. Thank goodness for my fabulous partner, Anna Hocson, for her technological skills and taking care of all the music. The show would definitely not go on without her! It turned out to be a great performance, and the students and parents enjoyed it. Makes the time and effort worth it! Other than that, just doing the mom thing with the kids, and looking forward to the end of the school year, for both Ian and my students. Should be fun!
Ian - Wow, he is growing up so quickly! He goes to preschool twice a week, and yes, I am biased, but he is super smart. He loves to run and play outside, and right now is totally into the planets and outer space. He has decided he wants to be astronaut when he grows up. He has asked for a telescope for his birthday (he will be FOUR YEARS OLD in June - I can't believe it!) and he loves to ask questions about the planets and things in the sky. My personal favorite phrase lately is, "Mom, tell me all about _________." Fill in the blank with anything from Jupiter to Hungry Hippos. He's so curious and excited about learning - I just hope that curiosity continues! Another thing Ian is totally into right now is jokes, and boy, does he have some good ones! A few of my personal favorites:
Why shouldn't you tell jokes while you are skating?
Maybe the ice will crack-up!
How do you fix a broken tomato? With tomato paste!
How do you fix a broken finger? With a finger nail!
What did the teddy bear say after dinner? I'm stuffed!
What did the apple say to the pear? Haha, you're silly - apples don't talk!
He's still working on the timing (he usually doesn't let you answer between the questions and the answer) but his delivery is quite adorable, and he never fails to make people laugh! I can't believe how grown up my little boy is. :o)
Nathan - Well, he is definitely NOT like his older brother! This little boy has a mind of his own. He is 9 1/2 months old, and he is a busy little baby. He crawls like a mad-man, but really thinks he can walk. He cruises around the house, barely holding on to things with one hand, and loves to climb on anything he's not supposed to - chairs, stools, gates, anything he can get his hands on. We started gymnastics a couple of weeks ago, so hopefully that will give him a safe crawling/climbing/jumping outlet! He also loves cords. He has turned off the power strip to my computer a few times, and he gravitates toward anything that is plugged in. He currently has two bottom teeth, and his two top teeth will be in any day now - not pleasant for Nathan or his parents, but this too shall pass. It is hard to believe that he is almost a year old - time certainly does fly when you're having fun! Besides being busy, Nathan is a very happy baby. He loves people, has not really developed too much "stranger danger" anxiety, and is just a bundle of fun. His smile is infectious and those big blue eyes make my heart melt on a daily basis!
As a family, we are looking forward to Easter, as we will all be making the trip to Arbuckle to the Rominger Family Ranch for lunch and a fantastic Easter Egg Hunt through the almond orchard. Last year Ian had a blast playing in the dirt, riding on the tractors and four-wheelers, and hunting for eggs. We are excited to take Nathan this year, and hope to come home with goodies and lots of fantastic pictures of the boys and their eggs! We'll keep our fingers crossed for beautiful spring weather...
Other than that - not much is going on! (Yeah, right!) I will post some new shots of the kids after this weekend's festivities. Maybe we'll even throw some in of Mom and Dad, too! Happy Easter to all!
2 comments:
I LOVE to get detailed updates on the fam, especially those sweet little men. We miss you guys and look forward to seeing you a bunch this summer :) Keep up the postings!
Your kids are so cute! They are growing up so fast. Thanks for the update.
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