We are still struggling to replace our "in transit" USB cord for the camera. Sorry for the lack of posts and pics lately. Things have been busy-- but all in a good and fun way. Here is a photo of my sister's middle child Lindsay Kate and her mohawk from a few years ago. Will has one to match and that cow lick is genetic.
The week has been nice. We visited a new school for James, the Island School on Johns Island. If only we were staying-- we would definitely stick with them. As is, we will transfer James starting in February. Nothing wrong with the place he is now, but just the difference between "okay" and "wow". We really like the director of the Island school and the way she has everything organized. Finding a school in Hartford is a whole 'nother story. There is a public magnet Montessori school with preschool that I am trying to get in the lottery for (Magnet schools are often so in-demand that you have to win a position through a lottery system). We are trying to talk them into letting us into the lottery though we have no Hartford address right now.
We also went to the public health clinic in Summerville for some vaccinations. They were FREE-- hooray, though they do not do well-baby checks and we will need to find a pediatrician for that. Will was only due for one vaccination, but James had THREE as he had to make up for a few things they don't give in the NL, like Chicken Pox. Oh, that was a sad event, as he sat for jab after jab after jab. Though he was happy to watch the unsuspecting Will go after him and get his shots. Sweet Will, he was just smiling and flirting with the nurse--- until that needle went into his leg. Oh boy-- that was not fun.
But it is done, and we are on track for all of our vaccinations for now. Thankfully they had no issues accepting all of our Dutch records and shots. Whew!
We're off this afternoon to our first American birthday party, to be held at the My Gym in Mt Pleasant. Sounds like its just a place for kids to jump around-- which should be perfect for James' set.
Tonight the parents go for a night out together zonder kinderen (no kids). Cannot remember
the last time that happened. Before Will, probably. We will head out to an oyster roast being thrown by my students. We will go early and leave early so that we don't ruin the party with our "adult-ness".
I am happy to report that the breastfeeding has not fallen all to pieces in the wake of the purchase of formula. Many days Will nurses exclusively, and only rarely do we need a bottle. Though Mike has backup now for when I go to teach my class, so things are really great! Thanks to the moms who sent me support emails/posts about that. It helped a lot.
Mike is working as a handyman on a couple of projects for friends, and talking with the folks at the Timber Frame Guild about having a barn raising for Cousin Bu's horse-riding nonprofit in Waycross GA. It could shape up to be a really cool project... will keep you posted,
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