Quick update

I have a quiet house....no dogs barking (they came home today) and sleeping children and a husband! Ahh...

Jay-R has had meltdowns, mainly when he is tired and when he doesn't get his way. He punches us with his little fists, bites, pinches....we just hold him tight and let him cry it out. We reassure him that we love him and will be there for him. These meltdowns are exhausting...

but there is joy, too...he goes to bed without any problems..goes right to sleep after a few stories, some quiet Bible song music in the background, and a goodnight kiss. Kory has been lying in bed with him until he falls asleep but he goes right to sleep. That is a huge blessing! He folds laundry with me, too, and nothing beats hearing, "I love you Mommy."

Ashleigh goes back to school tomorrow. She took Monday and Tuesday off to recover from jet lag, a sore throat, and an upset stomach. I jokingly told her she couldn't go back to school, that I would home-school her...I will miss her during the day...she is such a wonderful help and so good with her brother.

Oh, a little clarification...Ate is pronouced "Ahtay" not ate, the past tense of eat. I've talked to a few people who thought it was ate, past tense eat. Ashleigh wanted me to clarify that.

Okay, I"ll try to post some pictures tomorrow. He poses for the camera and it's so cute. I have taken some cute shots since arriving home so I will try to post tomorrow. He has his first doctor visit tomorrow so we are hoping all goes well.