Is the weekend here yet?

'Cause I'm ready to drop dead. Scott had to go out of town this week for business, so I've been home with the kids by myself. Well, not really by myself as my dad has slept over at our house a few times and last night we slept over at their house, but, well you know. I'm exhausted and ready for my husband to come home so I can run away. I mean, get some rest. Yeah.

Ryan has been busy with flag football and Cub Scouts, plus his friends. He's been doing really well in flag football and seems to enjoy it. He really likes his coach and is hoping to be on his team again in the spring. Cub Scouts has taken a backseat to everything for the time being, but we still make an effort to try and accomplish some things. And school...well, he's doing well for the most part, but this month's book report fell to the wayside, so he's sort of scrambling to get it done before tomorrow. I'm sure he'll do better with the next book report. Hopefully.

Ethan is...well, Ethan. He's still having some struggles with schoolwork, but for the most part, he's doing good. He has some really good resource and speech teachers, as well as his regular teacher, so they all have high hopes for improvement. He can't wait for Halloween and is counting down the days until he can wear his new Clone Trooper costume. Yes, I've already got the kids' Halloween costumes; I had the money at the time, so why not get a jump start?

Vanessa is enjoying preschool. I'll find her singing songs that she's learned or she'll tell me what sound a certain letter of the alphabet makes. So I know she's at least learning a little, lol. She's been sliding back on her potty success, though, which really only frustrates me, rather than worries me. Mainly because it seems like I've been spending the entire day changing diapers and soiled underwear. Hopefully, this too shall pass.

And, Jeff? Well, he continues to grow. He seems to be getting heavier and taller everyday, which is bad news for my arms and back. He's taken to running now and is pretty good at it. Well, most of the time. He still runs into the walls or trips over things, but he's getting better. And, h's saying alot more words now, which means Vanessa has to talk over him to be heard, lol. His birthday luau is next week, but he doesn't know that. As long as he's running away from Mommy and has a snack in his fist, he's happy.