Update

Steve just finished getting the tramp set up and the kids are so happy. It is nice to feel almost settled again. We can park 2 cars & a boat in the garage, there are only a few boxes we haven't gone through, and we are back in a routine with chores, etc. Happy Day. A HUGE thank you to all who've helped. We've never settled in so quickly before. We couldn't have done it alone, especially during busy season. Speaking of which - I've still got a lot of work to do in the next 5 days, but there is light at the end of the tunnel. :)

Patrick is 5 months old today. He's now eating several meals of baby food in addition to nursing each day. Last night was his longest sleeping stretch ever - 7 hours. They were from 9pm - 4am, but I'll take it. We can cross our fingers that it will continue. He is smiley, happy, and getting stronger every day. He rolls over and can grab toys. He is starting to grab at everything around him. He likes a pacifier when he's going to sleep and he still needs his medicine for reflux. We are so blessed with 4 healthy, obedient, sweet children and we recognize this blessing every single day.

Kenneth started teaching Daniel the piano a few days ago, and Daniel is catching right on. Kenneth is starting to learn hymns and classical pieces and he's doing great. Caitlin is becoming a real contributer with all her chores and her eating habbits are improving. She will now eat chicken and some beef. She still prefers bread and rice, but she even ate enchilladas the other night!

Steve is pushing a deadline right now, too, so it's a little crazy and the kids didn't get much attention during spring break, but worse things have happened.