Chad: Chad is still enjoying work at H & L. He has consistently worked 60-80 hours a week since February, but enjoys the work so it doesn't bother him much. The firm did give him a laptop so he can do some work from home. They treat him really well and constantly sing his praises. Not much to say about Chad otherwise. He's doing well.
Kindra: I am so busy anymore! I am teaching preschool during the days, taking care of the kiddos, running errands, keeping a house of six clean-somehow,running the kids all over town for activities, sports, and birthday parties. Life as a mommy never slows down! It really makes me wonder if I'll be able to go back to teaching in a couple of years and still be able to run a household. We'll see.
Kiley: Kiley is doing okay in school. She is starting to show the infamous signs of being a pre-teen: laziness and lack of motivation. It seems the only way to get her to keep her grades up (A's and B's) is to use bribery or threats. It's not a healthy parenting choice, but I'll do whatever it takes to keep her from slacking in school. She is excelling in her pre-team gymnastics though!
Creighton: Creighton is busy as ever. He gets up around 5:30am and still spends his days "working". He has started to really get interested in art (drawing, painting, crafts, etc). He is very excited for Christmas this year and asked Santa to bring him a saw, drill, flashlight, batteries, and an extension cord. This kid cracks me up, but he is seriously talented and, of all the kids, I am most interested in what he will grow up to become. I think architect, but who knows. Creighton is showing a good amount of athleticism-just like daddy. Despite Chad's current state of body, he was very athletic and excelled at nearly every sport. Creighton is very focused, has great control of his body, is advanced in almost all areas of physical development, and is a great leader. I foresee many soccer and baseball games in the near future.
Cort: Despite being 3 now, Cort is still "baby Cort". He is a mommy's boy if there ever was one! He is so sweet and snuggly. I am glad that he still has 3 years to mature before heading off to school. He is our one and only child who is hanging onto his baby years with all that he has. I am excited to get him on the swim team here when he's 5. He is a good swimmer and loves it. He's long and lean, so he's built for the sport! He is also very fast, so perhaps a cross-country star....again, a sport Chad did really well at.
Cheyenne: Well, Cheyenne has disappointed her daddy and is not a "girly girl" as he had hoped. How could she be? She's the youngest of 4, so it's survival of the fittest and she's around boys all day! She is most similar to Creighton. She has met all of her development milestones really early, has exceptional fine motor skills, is focused, loves to draw, and is mature beyond her 18 months of age. She is the star of the family, always making us laugh.
Chad and the kids are pushing me to have another baby. I am feeling a bit guilty to shoot down the idea so quick, but I am really looking forward to the day we can start going on vacations, go skiing, and even go out in public without it taking all of our energy! Plus, I just lost all my baby weight and back in the 120's for the first time since 2007!!!
