9-16-09

We're getting closer to listing the house! We're done painting our bedroom, Chris is just about finished with the new steps, and we're ready to reseed the yard. As for the carpets, linoleum, door frames, and everything else that needs to be replaced - expletive. We just need to get it on the market before our heads explode.
Jimmy is still really enjoying school. He talked me into letting him ride the bus home one day a week, and it's been a great experience for him. Not so much for me, as I have to pack Kirsi into her carseat and wait at the end of the driveway for him - an ordeal, since the bus is usually late and it's hit or miss whether Kirsi will be happy while we're waiting. I'm really concerned about winter. It's not do-able to keep the baby waiting in the cold, and it'll break Jim's heart if he can't ride the bus. The van eats gas when it's idling, so I can't sit with the heat on... don't know what to do!
Aside from the bus drama, we're all settling into the school routine pretty well. Getting up in the mornings is getting easier, although Jim is the only one who's happy about it. Chris and I are going to *gag* a Parent/Teacher Club meeting to discuss the school budget etc. We figure we'll go to the first one and then come up with convienient excuses to avoid them in the future.
Jimmy also had his first experience with a dentist, which did not go well. He had a massive anxiety attack and made "The Exorcist" look like a walk in the park. Our dentist was great, though - he laid down the law and stuck with it until Jim calmed down and let him look at his teeth. But we're going to have to take him to a pediadontist and get him knocked out to get his cavities fixed. I just had a serious cleaning and have six fillings to look forward to. Yay!
Kirsi is almost sitting by herself. She's eating cereal and applesauce now, and really likes it. Maybe now she'll gain a little weight. She's finally discovered her feet and her tongue. Her obsession with toys continues, and I found her a stuffed Boll Weevil at the thrift store, so she's now officially the coolest baby in the world.
Brett came up with his wonderful girlfriend Nicole, and the kids were thrilled to see them, as of course were Chris and I. We also got to meet Pat's nephew (so mine too, kinda) Lestat... what a cute baby!
I went to an awesome concert in Spokane - Michael Franti & Spearhead - and had a great time. Jess, Becka, and Becka's husband Aaron went with, and we all got to meet Michael and the band afterwards - I even got a kiss! Yes, with Chris's permission, don't purse your lips like that. Chris does an amazing job on babysitter duty, and is very much appreciated.