gone for so long

but of course life doesn't stop. Just my dedication to updating our life here. that has slowed. I could blame my travel (*20 out of 29 days) or my new job - promotion to Director of Risk Mgmt and Benefits or just the fact that I've been too lazy to actually think about the words to put down here. Then I realized I shouldn't have to think. This is for me and for Ethan and for Mike. I don't have to come with an astute observation about our life - I just have to document it - well, not have - but I want to document it - or at least record the pieces that matter to me. the everyday life that makes us who we are and where we will be. In all honestly life is good - it's actually really good. it's amazing the changes that I see in Ethan. and they are magnified by my absences. gone for 8 days and come back to see that yes, he has grown - his mannerisms are more in depth if that makes sense. his words and expressions are new yet still the little boy from one week before - his growth just astounds me. every day it astounds me.

We got his progress report today - Fully Mastered every single category in Pre-K. he still has 4 more months there. we need to find some things to use to challenge him so he doesn't get bored. He tells us that he's the best kid in his class and not bragging to say that we believe him. never a bad day - helpful to his teachers and other friends. Doesn't get in trouble. While this all warms my heart and makes me so proud for some reason I have thoughts that I hope he does walk his own walk and have his own strong personality (we do see that at home). I want him to be strong and to question and to establish his own sense of self.

We had an amazing Mother's Day - very low key. slept in, Starbucks, french toast with almond butter and banana and then we played. board games, imagination games, soccer, dinner outside (planned, prepared and cleaned up by Mike). perfect way to spend my day.

I so do love my boys!