Swim Lessons

We put Jack and Molly in swim lessons at Aqua Kids on Heritage Trace. I actually go in the water with Molly, so I don't have a pic of her in the water. It is fun: they love it. They are learing to put their faces in the water, and the novelty of getting in a pool in the middle of winter is also an incentive. Anyway, they love it!

Pipe Down, Baby Guinea Pig

Molly Ann is convinced that there are a guinea pig and a rabbit who live in her belly. I came into the kitchen where she was eating, and I heard her make a high pitched squeaking noise. I asked her what was wrong. She said the baby guinea pig in her belly won't talk to her anymore. Then, a moment later, she said, "Pipe Down, Baby Guinea Pig!". She is so funny! She tells me the rabbit and guinea pig will come out soon, and she will take care of them. Her early attempt at maternity is hilarious.
Jack is doing good, too; he has allergies and has lost his voice. Last night, he snuck into the living room where we were watching the Oscars. After a few moments, he announced in a raspy voice"these are all mommy and daddy movies. Yuck!" They were doing a montage of the prior best picture winners, and Casablanca was on. Mike told him that someday, he would want to watch Casablanca with his girlfriend. He announced that he didn't plan on having a girlfriend, and in fact, he would watch Casablanca right in between us. He promptly crawled between us, with the funniest smile on his face. Seriously, they are growing up too fast!

Father Daughter Dance/ Busy Weekend

Last night was the Father Daughter Dance at our church. It was at our new campus, Valley Ranch, and it was so fun. I helped with it, and about fifteen minutes after Mike arrived from work, we both realized it was our first church sponsored "dance" event. IT was so fun! They had a DJ, and the entire room was decorated like HSM. All the girls were dressed up to party, and some of the dads even had tuxedos on! Jack and Molly were in heaven. Molly danced a lot, and only wanted to dance by herself or with her other toddler friends. Jack danced like a head banger, by the stereos and mostly solo, although he did dance a little with a girl who is his age, Annie. They left early, and I stayed a bit to help clean up. IT was fun. This weekend is actually church central, we are keeping the nursery on Saturday night and Sunday morning, and I am goign to write a critique of my readings this week for my class. Jack seems to have caught a pretty bad cold, and his asthma is acting up, which is scary. He is still asleep at almost 9 a.m., and I hear his breathing from the computer room.
Have a good weekend, and try to stay well in this changing weather and with the flu "widespread" in Tarrant County.

The Best Part? Leaving

Too long since my last post! I have started teaching two writing classes at TCC South, as well as started my last class until I write my thesis! YEAH! This weekend was Paul McCormack's 70th birthday, so we drove to Houston on Saturday morning, early. Like 6:30 a.m. early. We thought it might be a bad trip, as our car had trouble again before we left. We decided to soldier on, and that was a good thing! I had to finish reading a book for my class, Gender Trouble by Judith Butler. (Very thought provoking read on the history and implications of gender). So, when we got there, Molly slept at a hotel while I finished the text and Jack and Mike played at the McCormack's. IT was my second time to stay in a hotel while we were down there. The first time was such a horrible experience, it is literally unbloggable. This time, it worked out GREAT! I had two hours while Molly slept, then we went and celebrated Paul with a birthday cake (molly licked the icing before we finished Happy Birthday). The, we drove to El Gallo, the local Mexican restaurant that Mike and his family have spent many happy meals at. Then, it was off to bed. On Sunday morning, Mike took the kids to church cause I have a three page response paper due for my class tomorrow. I have to admit, I loved doing it. I am really enjoying Feminist Theory. Anyway, on the way to pick me up, Mike asked the kids what they liked best about old school C of C church, and Molly said the singing, I guess. Jack? He said he liked LEAVING the best! That is hilarious. It makes me laugh so hard still to think of it. The best part of the trip for me was not leaving. I had a blast in Houston. The best part was seeing Mike's grandfather, who is 92. I could tell he loved Jack and Molly: he snuggled up next to them many times. It really was worth the whole 10 hour round trip. And for me, I got quiet time in a hotel to research and think about English Theory, which I love. Mike got to see his family. And, another great thing about the trip was Myles and Lisa were there. Lisa completes the family: she has made it so fun every visit. It is wonderful to have someone to joke about the family with. At the beginning of the meal, she requested under her breath a very strong margarita. That sounded like a joke I would make. She is so fun to be with. Truthfully, I LOVE my sisters in law. I am so lucky to have two great, trendy, kind girls who complete both our families.
Anyway, sorry it has been so long. It has taken me a few weeks to get my footing in my classes, but I am loving teaching, too, two nights a week. I really believe God has blessed me with this job at TCC to reflect his love and to help these students. Now, off to bed for my nightly snuggles with Jack and Molly Ann.