Catch Up

Has it really been since August that I last posted? It's not for lack of material. I guess maybe a lack of motivation? Well, I am seeking to remedy that starting today.
The windows are cracked and we can hear the sound of the rain. All is quiet. Jack is reading, Kayla is listening to "The Lion, the Witch, and the Wardrobe" on cd in her room, Samuel is napping. Jack will finally get the corn chowder for dinner that he's been asking for all summer. Soup and summer don't mix for me. But soup and a rainy, fall day? Absolutely.
School started back in August. We are smoothing out the kinks. Kayla is reading more and enjoying kindergarten- waiting for that first very loose tooth to fall out. Jack continues to be a veracious reader and is enjoying our astronomy study this year. Samuel is learning to actually play on his own, contentedly. Wonder of wonders. His favorites include playing with Little People and a big bowl of dried beans and spoons.
There is plenty to do around here. Laundry, general tidying up. (We had a wonderful babysitter last night who emptied the dishwasher and the sink of dishes.) Getting rooms switched around and ready for a little baby girl in 12 weeks (or less?). I think a trip to the library after Samuel gets up sounds better though so that's what we'll do.
Go VA Tech Hokies!