June 28th, 2008

Where did June go!?!? I feel like I have not had a chance to enjoy my summer yet..... that will change this week when softball is finally over.

We are in the painting process at our new house. Chase's room is two tone blue and he will have a sports theme. Yeah I know, not very original, but that is what he wanted. Besides, I plan on converting him to a big boy bed when we move in and am hoping this will motivate him. The guest bathroom is a caramel with chocolate tile, and my office is a deep burgundy. We have lots of color with white trim....... My cabinets are not in yet, and hopefully carpet and tile will be done soon! The other night I asked Chase if he wanted to go live in the new house, and he was pretty clear is saying "NO!" He refers to the new house as "Daddy's house" because that is where he is always at. When I try to explain that we will be moving there soon, and grandma and grandpa will be staying at their house, he is not happy. I fear this is not going to be a fun transition for anyone (Chase or Grandma and Grandpa) Chase continues to sneak back to potty in papa's potty and then runs and teases papa. When we are outside he potties on papa's tires!!!! Chase and Papa Donnie's garden is growing like crazy, and Chase helped pull radishes and potatoes last night. They were so yummy!

Pretty Girl!

For mother's day, Chase enjoyed playing dress up with Cenady Soenkson. Doesn't he make a cute girl?? Needless to say Craig was not at the party to stop the fun. These pictures will haunt him some day.

June 14th

We are just weeks away from having our new house completed and I am very excited. If weather permits we should be able to be in by July. We need to poor the basement floor yet (yes this is backwards and should have been done first.) With all of the ice this winter, the flatwork was scheduled three different times and had to be cancelled each time due to ice storms. Craig got frustrated and started building anyway. Now we need to get cement trucks around the back of our house, which is very hilly and get can get muddy. If we can get some dry weather we are hoping to poor it in the next two weeks. In the meantime we are putting the second coat of mud and tape on. Mom and I are in charge of the screw holes. Chase helps by keeping it light hearted and he loves to play with a screw gun.

June 8th

School is out and I am so relieved. Chase and I are enjoying getting to sleep in..... him more than me. I am enrolled in two grad classes this summer as well as writing curriculum and taking a class at CHS. Chase will still spend time at the sitter's house this summer. He is happy about this as he gets to see his friends and his little girlfriend Katlin. Katlin just turned one (he is a cradle robber) and he has her picture hanging on grandma's fridge. He grins from ear to ear when you talk about her. I have lots of things to accomplish this summer and they include: finish potty training Chase, read two books a month, convince Chase that he does not need a pacifier, and move into my new house. I will keep you posted as I accomplish these goals!