Baby is taking every minute I've got. She's still as precious as ever, but man, that girl's got demands that must be met! She'll be 5 months on Saturday and I can't believe it. She smiles constantly, giggles if she really thinks you're funny (which big brother works very hard at!), chews/sucks on anything and anyone, loves to be held and talked to, does NOT like to nap, and looks like a beautiful little girl version of her daddy.
Carter is loving being a big brother. When I was pregnant with Jo and someone would make a comment about my baby bump, Carter would quickly step in front of my belly and hug it, glaring out of the corner of his eye at the innocent stranger giving the compliment. Now, when someone says something about what a cute baby I have, he still steps in front and proudly announces "She's my baby sister." while holding on to Jolie's foot, hand, whatever's in reach. He's very protective and loves his little sister very much! Carter finished 1st grade a few weeks ago and I'm trying to be creative in keeping him busy over the summer. Crafts, decorating cookies, and some independent activities- my time is limited after all. He'll be attending private school for 2nd grade at the school I taught this past year. After prayerful consideration, Sean and I both agreed it's what Carter needs. He will be challenged on campus M, W, F, and at home on T, Th with Sean and I. It's a University Model school, where parents who desire to be more involved in their child's learning serve as "co-teachers" two days a week. I'm very excited and think this model will be great for Carter. And he's excited- to wear UNIFORMS! Haha, he doesn't get them from me, as that was probably my biggest complaint growing up in private school. Sean's told Carter his goal is to raise him to be bigger, better, stronger than we were... so he's on the right track!
Sean. Oh, dear Sean... The man is BUSY. He's still working his crazy 12-13 hour weekend night shift, AND is now taking classes. It's a lot, but he's got a determination I've never seen in him before and I love it. The biology class he's in right now will be wrapping up shortly and I think he's Aced it. Then on to the next summer mini-mester. I'm so proud of him! And with all of this going on, he still strives to make sure I'm happy. His poor car finally died- a day we all knew was coming. He went out and got a new crossover mommy-car (yes, for ME) and took my car. So now I'm sporting a new ride (if/when I ever change out of my pukey-T and get out of the house, haha) and he's working and saving to one day get his dream truck. Whataguy :)
We're busy, but we're happy <3
JoJo girl @ 20 weeks
