At long last

Sorry for the long interval between posts. It's been pretty busy around here. My new job is going pretty good. I'm still in the orientation phase, but am really starting to get into it. I've given shots to every age from 2months to 80+ and gotten to do some other stuff too.

Spring, or Summer, has finally sprung around here. We've had the windows open and the heat off for several days. Everything is green and blooming. We didn't go anywhere special for the holiday weekend, but did get out and about to some area parks. Monday was Children's Day at the Japanese garden.

Izzy has grown tall enough to reach the monkey bars all by herself. So now not only can she swing across on her own, but she doesn't need any help to get started. Also, she can now swing by herself without needing to be pushed. Boy, is she ever ready for Kindergarten!

Reading

So, Chris found these great books for beginner readers! They are called BOB Books The first time Izzy sat down with him and one of these books, she read the whole book by herself (with just a little coaching)!

She is really looking forward to Kindergarten and learning. It was really exciting to see her actually read. She sounded out the words and put the sounds together to make words and then sentences. So now Chris tries to work with her every evening. Kris also helped her read the books this afternoon.

New Job

So, I've just about completed my first full week at the new job. After a week of sitting in a classroom or at a computer station doing more training, I remember why I quit the desk job. I can't wait to get through all this new training and get back to seeing patients! I'm still really excited about it and will update you more as I get more into the position. I think that at first my main job will be in the treatment and injection room. That means I'll be giving lots of shots! Has everyone had theirs? :)

too cool for school.....

It was a most beautiful day in Seattle today. We had a great time hanging outsite playing chase and baseball.

Last night was C. bday party. We had about 10-12 people over for potluck and testing out new wii mario kart game that he got. I realized that we're going to have the next 2 months of weekends off together and was really happy. Life is looking good.

I'm really looking forward to walking up the hill tomorrow to start my new job.

Update on Childcare

This is Nanny K. doing one of the things she loves, hiking and outdoorsy stuff. She's going to have more time for this coming up soon.

So, yesterday the whole family went to visit a daycare that is 2 blocks from Izzy's soon to be elementry school. Can you believe that we all agree and like it! And they have an opening! This has been a real headache and worry for me, that is now gone. I'll be able to start my new job knowing that when nanny K leaves for an extended visit in July that the kids will have a fun, safe place to go. She's still going to live with us for the time being, but I think she plans on being in and out with travels and other work a lot. I know the kids will miss her a lot, but it'll be nice for to still see her here.

Childcare

One thing I really miss in Georgia is the daycare the kids went too, MCG childcare Center. I've spent most of the day calling and visiting possible childcare centers/family home centers for Xander to start this summer. There seems to be a huge wait list for infants, not quite so bad for toddlers, and then another huge wait list for preschools. I don't even want to get into costs!! I think I have found a good daycare close to where Izzy will be going to kindergatern. They are both going to start out of home care in July.

Spring cleaning

Today was a typical cloudy spring day in Seattle. Nice temp, but a little overcast most of the day. It didn't rain until late afternoon, though. We all worked pretty hard to get the back yard and porch cleaned up so we can start using it for summer activities, bbq's, etc. It's usually beautiful here in the spring/summer months. And no bugs! including no mosquitos! Perfect for spending the evening outside. Izzy and Xander had fun "helping out" We got our own backyard concert at one point.