Ok, so, because it's been a handful of months since I last blogged, I actually do have a few fun things to share. The first being that Ben started PRESCHOOL!!! Can you believe it?? I know I can't. And it is the most precious school. It is a house that has been converted into a preschool for ages 3-5. It has been around for such a long time that when I went for parent orientation night, they asked that any parent that had attended the preschool when they were little, raise their hands. About 5 or 6 of the parents raised their hands!!! And two of the three teachers that work there, were teaching when the parents were there as students. I think that says a lot about what an amazing school it is! And Ben is IN LOVE with the place. This was his first week going (twice a week, in the mornings) and he ran from me both times when I went to pick him up. He kept yelling "Mommy leave!!". Can't you just feel the love? Here are the "first day" pics:
Ben holding the sign that Pinterest makes you believe you MUST HAVE!!!.....
Love this big, cheesy grin!! Can you tell he's excited to be going to school??
And, a view of the all-important backpack!
In other Ben news, his talking is really starting to explode. He graduated from speech about a month or so ago!! Each day, his sentences are getting better and better. And he says the most hilarious things and has a tendency to be very dramatic (I wonder where he gets that from). Like today, he took off his shoes and said "I put in laundry room."(that is where our "everyday" shoes are stored) followed by "Mommy, come open door....locked"(we have a child lock on the laundry room door...we keep household cleaners in there). Anyway, when I didn't come quickly enough he let out a big sigh and then said "Or, not". And then said "Put shoes right here" and sat them on the kitchen island. HA!!! I say "Or, not"(preceded by a sigh) sometimes when I ask Ben to do something repeatedly and he continues to ignore me. So funny. At least now I know he hears me!!
Also, Greg just got a promotion!!! This is something we having been hoping and praying for awhile now. Our lives over the last couple of years have been in a constant state of "we could move at any time, so we can't really make any long-term plans". Just when we were both coming to the end (and I mean the VERY end) of our ropes, a position opened up right here in Lincoln and Greg was asked to interview for it. We were really hoping it would work out, but we didn't want to get too hyped about it because the vast majority of the time, if you want to continue to "move up the corporate ladder", you are going to have to relocate. That's just the way it works. But, after all the interviews in several different states, God saved the best for last....and Greg got the job....and we get to stay here in Lincoln. Now, a year or so ago, I don't know if I would have been pleased with this outcome. I was kind of over Lincoln and ready to move on. However, I've really grown to love this place. Everything has settled into a comfortable rhythm and I'm so glad we get to stay awhile longer.
Although I could write about a 5 page post right now (lots to share). I'm going to cut myself off for today. Catch ya next week!
Love,
Brooke
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