This summer has been incredibly different and so much busier than last summer. It is hard to believe that where once we had a two month old, we are now chasing after our fourteen month old. We have finally had enough time to sit down and write a post. Well, where to begin! We had our family vacation which was so much fun. We went to Washington State which I have been dying to show Matt. He, like me, fell in love with the green and the weather. It is too bad the housing prices are so high because we would move there otherwise. As Matt told me, when we get old and wrinkled...we will retire there. He is such a romantic.
In the hot Arizona weather, we have spent a lot of time doing free things which are either in water or inside. So, that leaves the pool, the aquarium, and the Children's Museum. I think Scott likes the Museum the best because there is so much for him to do. Also, it has been worth actually becoming a member.
Matt has been working for Axia (University of Phoenix) and Argosy University. While it is great to have the extra income, he is very busy. He is also continuing to write. He currently has his novel out to an editor and is still submitting his short stories like crazy. We have our fingers crossed but it has been wonderful hearing his stories nightly. I am in awe with how he can spin out his stories.
I am still working on my Masters and am set to graduate in December. I couldn't be more ready. It has been so much harder to plug away with a kid. Not that I mind, it has just made me realize how valuable time is. For example, I had to write a position paper on Implementing Sign Language in Early Childhood (which ended up to be 18 pgs long) and because of nap schedules, my work time was about two hours a day. Before Scott, I would have been able to dedicate more time during the day. My point is that I need to plan my planning and work time. Good news is that I have maintained a 4.0 for my Masters and am confident that will continue. I am also working on stuff for school next year. I am moving to 5th grade and couldn't be more excited about it.
This has also been a summer of transformation for Matt and I. We both began Medifast in March and have lost a ton of weight. Matt has lost 45 pounds and I have lost 52 pounds so far. It has seriously changed our lives. I know that sounds so cliche but I think it has improved our confidence, marriage, and how we are raising Scott. All good things.
Which brings me to our "buddy!" Scotty is so much fun right now. He is walking, talking, and making new discoveries every day. His new favorite game is to hide and find toys. He has been a joy and we have loved being able to spend so much time with him. He is also forming a few basic signs, like "all done," "more," "milk," and "eat." What a good boy!
Well, I think that puts you up to date with the Sinex clan. Sorry for the long post, must be blogging guilt!
