Catch Up

Pretty sure this year's blog posts is at an all-time low. Bummer. I'll try to end on a high note! I think this should be a random list. It's just what I'm feeling tonight. 

- I'm about to have a baby girl. I'm SOO excited! It almost feels like the first time again...anxious, impatient, reading into every single symptom. I guess that's normal for the last few weeks. C'mon, girl...be earlier than your brothers! We want to meet you! And, I want my abdomen back.

- I didn't know how homeschooling would go this year. I've been pleasantly surprised. We started a new reading book a few weeks ago, and he's already reading short sentences! Hooray! Bonus: He LIKES to learn to read new words! :) Also, another perk, we're staying with a young family and the other mom is a Kindergarten teacher. She brings home activities, homework packets, and other goodies for Josiah to try out. Amazing! It'll be interesting to see what I can get done with a newborn in the mix!

- Our goal while in the States for this long was to see as many friends and family as possible. We've taken road trips and met up with so many of you--we're so thankful! Inevitably, there will be people we will miss, but we feel loved seeing so many of you already!

- Some fun quotes lately:

Malachi {With a super sweet face and a hug afterwards}: Very Christmas, Mommy. :)

Josiah: Mom, open your eyes all the way and look at me. {Looks intently at one eye} I think your brains are coming out.
Me: Oh, really?
Josiah: Yep, they're getting smaller. {Still inspecting}
Me: Wow, uhh..
Josiah: Yep, they're small.

Thanks, son.