We interrupt this marriage to raise children...

Giggle, giggle... I came across this little phrase recently, and how true it is! I may paint this on a sign and put it up in the house somewhere. Right next to my future "No whining" sign...
Well, after two weeks of no longer working part-time at the library, we are absolutely certain we made the right decision. I am so glad to be unemployed!! It's amazing the weight that's been lifted off our family's shoulders. There is much less stress in this house, more joy and laughing. Most importantly, there is more quality family time. We've been able to attend quite a few band parades, potlucks, etc., now, as well as a few picnics and hikes of our own. It's felt like a family vacation the last couple weeks! Granted, Eric's schedule will pick up again, but it will be much less stressful to keep up with it. Loving it!! Bring it on!
Hannah is liking the "home schooling" we're working on. She's already proven she can draw each shape, is quite handy with a pair of kiddie scissors, can identify all letters and write the letters "H, A," and "I," and probably a few more, I just can't remember. Our agenda is relaxed; we would just like to maintain a preschool level with her until she joins Pre-K in the fall.
We just spoiled her rotten with FOUR new Eric Carle books (from awesome Kohl's $5/for charity series) which we have to read each and every night. Her favorite animals from the series are the elephant (she has a stuffed one named Dumbledore) and the green sea turtle. She says she does not like the peacock because it is noisy. Hannah is looking forward to our next family trip to the zoo!
Amelia is getting all four molars in right now! Those things are vicious, and our happy, lively girl has had some rough moments. But has her smile possibly gotten cuter with all those pearly whites?!? You betcha!! When her teeth aren't hurting her, she's discovered how fun it is to climb on the couch, jump off the couch, and give Mommy a heart attack. Amy has a 'fly by the seat of her pants' zest for life that doesn't really suit Mommy, but I love her for her courage and assertive attitude. There will be few things/people in life that will slow that girl down! She has learned to say "apple" and "eat" in both oral and sign language. She also says, "Uh-UH!" now when she's upset or doesn't want to do something, while furrowing the Ferreira brow. She's quite opinionated for someone her height. Her favorite foods right now are string cheese and Mommy's mac-n-cheese, which is good because she still prefers a mostly vegetarian diet.
That's what we are up to lately! Loving life, our family, our blessings! It kinda makes you wanna sing Kumbaya... ;)