Patience is a virtue

Life is really picking up in '09, both at work and home for our little family.  I am in full swing with the MS musical (it is crazy but I adore it), and Russ couldn't be busier at his new digs in White Bear Lake.  The most crazy part, though, is Grayson.  I cannot believe how fast he's growing, and how deeply into the terrible two's we've come.  

Our little guy is doing amazing with his diaper habits - I must say I love it when he really needs to run to the potty to go number 2 - and his excitement is so catchy!  However, I do not like the little devil that is beginning to make an appearance quite often lately.  He's been sleeping in a "big boy bed" for over a month now - a really smooth transition.  For some reason, the last few days, he's really begun to fight going to sleep, and when I get frustrated and use my most strict voice, he just dissolves into giggles (Stop laughing, Dad!).  I have been told I have a pretty effective teacher face, and I know it comes out when I get mad, but I don't get it with Grayson! Arrgh!  

I am working hard at meditative breathing, counting to ten, and just not letting him win the fight, no matter how many times I have to put him back in bed and remind him of his behavior.  He's a doll, though, and even after fighting with him for over an hour tonight, I got to end things with a great cuddle and kiss.  No matter what, I know he'll always melt my heart - and I kind of get a good workout with it all too.  

It's January!?!

I have officially fallen off the blog wagon - my dad even noticed my lack of updates! What can I say? ...Nothing. Here's what I do know...

Christmas at the Myers house

We had a fantastic set of holidays with both sides of the family, and two weeks off was nearly too much time for me. Being a teacher definitely has it's perks, and vacations are nice. It took a bit for both my body and mind to get back into the swing of life at school.

Christmas with the Schmidts

I am in the midst of a great project - the Middle School Players musical! I had forgotten till now how much I ADORE being a part of the magic of theatre and singing, and am so pumped to put together a great version of Aladdin Jr. We have been holding auditions this week, and we have an AMAZING set of talent (and a large group 109 in cast and crew!). It will be a journey of fun, work, and excitement, I'm sure.

Russ is doing well - he finally joined the Facebook world after much pressure from myself, friends, and the fact that his mom has a page! He is doing well at work - now at the White Bear Lifetime, and it is a good and challenging fit for him.

Grayson continues to turn into the ever-independent boy. He is talking up a storm about everything, and the power of his memory amazes me so much! We had a great time this weekend celebrating birthdays with our moms - Russ with his mom at a dinner, and myself and Grayson at a special birthday party at my parents' house for my mom.

Our son is so independent, he took it upon himself to get a snack from the freezer, and begin eating it with a spoon right from the container!