Update

It's been almost 2 months since I have written anything on this blog.  I've thought about it but have been so busy with work that by the time I get home and have any free time, instead of blogging I end up sitting on the couch watching television.  Over the past 2 months, I have found a new hobby and actually got a camera.  First things first, my new hobby: knitting.  I started knitting the week of Christmas and have made 2 scarfs and am working on my third.  I am really enjoying it.  I have given away both of my scarfs to my mother-in-law and to my mom.  The third scarf is for The Mr. and my father has already requested a scarf of navy and orange as those are the colors for the Chicago Bears and Illini.  Here's a picture of the first scarf I knitted:

Also during these past 2 months, Thing 1 has learned how to read 64 words and is doing really well sounding out words he hasn't seen before.  Thing 2 is working really hard on potty training and has spent many days in underpants, even if only for a few hours.  He tells us if he has to poop and often lets us know when he has to pee.  He enjoys wearing underpants so wearing them as reward for going in the potty is perfect.  Here are some updated pictures of the boys:

They are getting so big!  Just a couple days ago we took them to the dentist.  It was Thing 2's first time at the dentist but Thing 1 had been a few times.  Thing 1 did an excellent job during the x-rays and cleaning.  He did everything that was asked and didn't complain a bit.  Thing 2, on the other hand, was very nervous about the whole situation.  The dentist didn't try x-rays on him as she figured he wouldn't sit still.  When it came time to clean his teeth, he cried!  Luckily, he had his mouth open wide during his crying so it worked out in the dentist's favor.  The dentist was very good with the kids and did the cleaning as quickly as possible.  I was rather impressed with how she handled the kids.  (I didn't go for the last appointments as The Mr. had taken Thing 1 so I wasn't sure what to expect.)

As for me, I've been spending the majority of my time working.  If I'm not actually at work, I'm in contact with one of my staff about work or thinking about work.  I did decide to take this week off to just have a staycation.  I plan to use a gift certificate for a saloon that I received to get a new hairdo.  Other than that, nothing has been decided.  I hope to keep up with this blog better than I have recently.  We shall see what happens!