In the Bleak Midwinter

Blah, blah, blah. January.

It's cold. It's gray. The sidewalks are icy, so I am stuck on the treadmill. The boys want to go to the park, but it's covered in snow. Erik has to leave for work in the dark every morning, not to mention the cold (yesterday it was ZERO when he left).

I'm just feeling sluggish. Dragging myself out of bed in the morning, trudging through the day, wiped out at night. For no reason, really, other than it's winter. I need some good outside time.

Thomas has been a handful the past couple of days, but with good reason. I noticed that he has a new molar in the back of his mouth! His gums are very red and swollen, too, so it looks like another one is on its way. I hope they break through soon for both our sanity. I feel bad for him, because I know he's uncomfortable, but it can still be hard to be patient.

Thomas is starting to listen to books more, and is particularly in love with one called "Do You Know New?" He continues to say more and more words every day.

Alex is doing very well and is usually a delight to be around. He loves singing and dancing around to his favorite songs -- lately, it's "All Day and All of the Night" by the Kinks and "Heaven is a Place on Earth" by Belinda Carlisle. (I know, interesting choices). He is working on learning to count to 100. He uses a chart I have hanging on the refrigerator. He does well once I remind him of the first number in each row.

We are all healthy and doing well in general, just longing for refreshment and change. The bleakness of winter is dragging us down. Hoping our friend the groundhog sees an early spring!

And that's what's happening on Boomerang Drive!

-- Holly