Still Here

The grandpups graduated obedience classes just in time. Baby Austin is due any moment. We cannot wait to meet him. Lauren fears he will be just like her and this makes me laugh. I am not going to lie, there were seasons I wished very much for her to someday have a child just like her. As delightful as she is now, this was not always the case. Ahem.

Taylor found out he is being relocated to Texas this summer. We are heartbroken. Nine hours was far enough away, thank you very much. Fifteen feels so much further. No one wanted this news two weeks before the baby was due.

Erin and Jake are actively pursuing wedding venues and have some beautiful ideas. She has a birthday this month and is requesting gift cards to Michaels for crafting supplies to make a lot herself.

Ty had a bought of strep and tackled medicine like a trooper after choosing it over a shot.  He has fallen in love with his basketball and rushes through his morning routine in order to spend a few minutes shooting hoops before the bus arrives. I love this. He also completed a robotics course with his buddy, Gavin. It was a great learning experience.

Greg is experiencing a significant amount of pain in his foot and ankle. Given it was fused nine years ago, we worry he has stress fractures due to his foot bearing the impact his ankle was designed to take. His surgeon has retired and was located in Ohio so we are seeking someone qualified and willing to take over treatment at this point. This is proving to be challenging. Greg doesn't easily admit pain so seeing him miserable is difficult.

We are otherwise good. I finished the school yearbook this week and submitted a formal request to be replaced next year. The project was not enjoyable either of the two years I managed it so it was time to pass the reigns. I am relieved to be walking away from it.