Almost late October

My how time flies. Hard to believe it's been a month since I've posted last, since I've been trying to do a better job. UGH.

Jessica cut two teeth in the last two weeks, so I think some of her fussiness is due to that. She does find things funny and will laugh (other than tickles), which is such a neat sound to hear.

Joanna is still potty-training. She is in big-girl panties most days, with a pull-up underneath at naptime and an overnight diaper for bedtime. She still has the occasional accident, but in the last couple of days, she has been going into the bathroom by herself (she can FINALLY reach the light-switch on her very tiptoes) and just needs me to "close up shop" after she is done. I'll spare you details! Hoping she will be fully day-trained by the end of the year, especially since we hope/plan to visit StLouis/KC over the holidays. Sure will help with our budget too! Her newest "push" to stay dry is that she wants to go to "school" (ie preschool but she doesn't know that) and you can't go to school unless you use the toilet all the time. It is almost a mantra with her.

Jeremy is doing well in 5th grade, although he doesn't care for writing assignments much. He will get new impressions for his 2nd round of braces at his next appt in November. He isn't much thrilled with that prospect.

After being on this new med for 4+ weeks now, I do think it is helping the headaches after all. We've doubled the dose (I was on the smallest dose possible before) and see where I am in about 2 months. It'll be nice to not wake up with a headache almost every day. Even now, most days are good. Right now, some days I can walk outside, and some days I'm on the treadmill. It depends on our schedule and the temps. Currently, I am getting groceries on Friday evenings by myself right after dinner. It is a nice break from being with the girls 24/7.

Alex has stuck with his "boot camp" exercise class. He keeps surviving each week, and keeps going back, so he must like it a little. We're trying to walk in the evenings when our schedule permits, and the temps. Trying to get in at least one night per week so he has something besides just his exercise class. We've started back up with small group (now that football is over until next summer) so that adds another commitment 2 times per month. We do enjoy.

Alex and Jeremy are at a missionary day-trip today, helping with general clean-up, light remodeling (paint/wallpaper) at a missionary house in Indianapolis. Jeremy invited a friend that goes with us most Wednesday nights to church - hopefully they are having fun and serving well too.

Also, I usually post pictures on Facebook for anyone that cares to see, about once a month.

Can't think of much more right now.