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Its been a very long week. Seven full days since Chris went back to Maryland. Being mom and *trying* dad to four kids is exhausting... not to mention attempting to get myself re-enrolled into school which starts next week. I'm ready for my husband to come home. I take too much for granted when he's here- remind me of that in a few months.

Here's a song for you, Chris:

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onto the details of the week:

Nick had his first scrimmage game this past Friday night and I was extremely proud as I watched my son hold his own on the field. Best of all, the first thing he said to me when I picked him up after the game: "That was SO fun!" I made some phone calls and apparently he still isn't in the correct placement for his classes- they just received his school records and haven't done any assessments. However, tomorrow, he'll be pulled out for testing and should be placed where he will be best challenged. I'm sure he'll be thrilled about that. In the meantime, between school work and football, he was very little time of his own. I think that is good.

Julia started soccer today. This is the first time she has played soccer for an organized team but she is a natural. The coaches were very impressed with here ability already. They even made the effort to come over and tell me so. I have to chalk her soccer talent up to her daddy... he would be proud watching her.

I got Em signed up for dance classes for the year- which begin in a few weeks. I chose modern dance for her because there is room for artist interpretation... which I think will be great for her. She is really excited about finally being able to do something extra curricular on her own. I am excited for her too. I know she will have a blast.

Soph completed her first full week as a presschooler. So far- so good. I did get a note ONE day stating that she had some "minor" behavior- but she seemed to straighten that out by the end of the week. I started switching over some of her doctor's this week but I am still on the hunt for a pediatrician and private speech therapist and OT. We've also had some issues this past week with her having random allergic reactions to stuff- bugs, plants, etc. On two separate occasions, without knowing what caused it- she has had "stinging" types of reactions from both a plant and also bug bites- in which she develops hives. In both instances, her muscles respond and she starts trembling. Its actually pretty scary to watch. For that reason, I got a refill on the epipen which I'll be delivering to the school tomorrow- AND I am carrying her epipen with me everywhere at this point. I know change in environment and plants/bugs that go along with that are probably to blame- but I think we are to the point that we need to see an allergist and find out the extent of her reactions. The last thing I want to do is put her through that testing- but I think at this point- it may be necessary. Now all I need to do is find an allergist. Hmmm.....

So, I mentioned that I'm working on getting back to school this semester. I was going to take the semester off- but decided to just jump back into it. I'm not getting any younger. I have meetings/tests/registration multiple days this week at TNU... and then classes start next Tuesday- so, its going to be a hectic week for me.

Also, got good news a few days ago: mom got a job. It is downtown with a nonprofit organization (which she has experience with) and I think the job is going to be a good fit for her. She starts the day after labor day. She's excited- and we are excited for her- change is good when you embrace it.

One last note for tonight: Chris' uncle Dennis had a heart attack while on vacation in Myrtle Beach this week. He is diabetic and there are multiple other concerns/issues- but tomorrow he is going into surgery for triple bypass at 6am (EST). Please say a prayer for him, the doctors, and the family. We want him feeling better and back to himself as soon as possible.