Family Update

Well, this week has certainly been much better than last week.  Benjamin's ear infection seems to have cleared up and he is back to his normal happy self.  And that makes for a happy mama.  

It's hard to believe that he will be six months-old next week.  He now has two teeth and seems to be working on two more.  (He's only had one truly awful day, so I feel rather lucky.)  He can sit on his own for short periods of time and has recently learned to blow bubbles with his drool.  Benjamin has somehow morphed into a little boy.  A tiny part of me is sad, I guess, but mostly I'm just stunned.  He has such a personality and he is learning to do so many things so quickly.  I no longer worry that he will never roll over.  He still hasn't yet officially, but I know he can and the motivation is low.  What does worry me is how well he can stand up and hold onto the furniture.  Fortunately, Ben still needs me to keep him upright, but those days are numbered.  

Joe seems to be doing well up in Scotland.  He says he is enjoying eating three meals a day.  (Still not sure how to take that...)  He is also training for a half-marathon.  I am so proud of him, but he'll never believe that.  He is coming down to visit this weekend.  I am very excited to see him, even if it is for a short while.

Lorre and Joe are still visiting.  I feel bad that we haven't done much sight-seeing, but they seem happy to be part of the daily grind.  Lorre claims she has done everything she wanted to.  (We did go shoe shopping yesterday.)  Ben is soaking up the attention and I pray he won't be  absolutely rotten when they leave.  To tell the truth, I am getting a little spoiled too.  I will miss the company and the home cooked meals.  Fortunately, I have managed to stock the freezer with food to keep me from starving.

Today, I finally brought home the Camry.  It only took 3 months and 3,000 pounds, but she is mine again.  For those of you who don't know, one of the fine employees at the loading dock in Georgia smashed my front right corner.  The side panel, hood, headlight, and bumper all had to be replaced.  The vehicle folks here were great.  Joe and I thought it would cost us a ton of money that we might one day get reimbursed.  Instead, they took care of everything, including a rental car.  It was superior customer service.

What is new with me...Well, I am making a better effort to improve my social calendar.  I met my neighbor, Minh, yesterday for coffee and have two more coffee dates with ladies from the church.  Minh and I have decided that we are going to be each other's workout buddy.  Starting Tuesday, I will be dropping Ben off at the gym's nursery and getting back to business.  I have gotten more involved with our church.  I am helping to plan a "labyrinth" for holy week that teaches the 12 stations of the cross.  Oh, and I am reading You: On a Diet.  Wish me luck with that last one.