Things I’ve learned this week:

My husband is a very understanding and loving man. I see this daily in the interactions with me, our kids, and people he knows. This point was driven home even more for me when his grandfather Irvin called this week. I feel bad because sometimes our lives get so hectic we tend to forget that Irvin and Avis do not get e-mail or this blog, and they get left out. Irvin requested we send him some pictures as he hasn’t seen Aragorn since he was about 2 (yeah, I felt like an ass) hearing Eric talk to his grandfather was wonderful. He loves Irvin and I know would like to see him more, but for now was content just talking to him and hearing he was ok. Eric is the first person to entertain the boys. Anything from playing ball, to hiding under the covers, to building houses out of the sofa cushions and playing “Little pig, little pig” to wrestling with Aragorn, he is constantly encouraging the boys and their learning. Then, there’s me. My husband puts up with a lot from me. I am not the easiest person to deal with, and I make no beef about letting things I don’t like be known. He is always there to listen when I have something to say, or just need to gripe because they took my internet away at work (which they did). He is truly a blessing to me and the boys, and I am happy that everyday I get to come home to him, and the boys get to call him daddy.

The voice of Donald duck is nothing if not done by a 3 year old. Aragorn is getting better at Donald’s voice, and sounds so cute.

Lemonade mix is much better eaten (as powder) directly from the container, we thank Rohan for sharing this information with us, even if we’ll just have to take his word for it.

Elmo is a GOD. For those of you unfamiliar with Elmo. He is a furry red monster on Sesame Street. Rohan is 100% no questions asked; please do not interrupt me, in love with Elmo. Which we are ok with, after all, Elmo teaches us how to count, share, and be funny!!

Aragorn is a natural fencer. We bought the boys some Styrofoam swords at the dollar store this week and Aragorn was more than happy to show dad his skills. His stance was almost perfect, his salute was better than that, and how awesome is it to hear your child say “onguard” and assume the proper footing? To me it was very cool. (we have looked into Fencing and we think we will take him to watch a class next week, he can join with Eric if he wants)

There is no better sound in this world than my children laughing. No matter my mood, if they laugh I will too.

Friendships are everything; I am learning this more and more as I get older. I have some friends that I have had since elementary, some since middle school and some since High School. No matter which one I am talking to, I feel like I can tell them anything. They are wonderful and each fulfills me differently.

No matter how much you talk to family, devastating news is devastating. My sister found 3 lumps last week. She hopes to get in this coming week for a biopsy. We are obviously praying that they come back negative. Please think about her and pray if you do. This news would be life altering at any age, but at 26 and the mom of 3 young boys, this is.......unthinkable.

We are getting more and more excited to visit South Dakota. I am looking forward to a whole week off, and I know we are all looking forward to seeing Becky and Strut!! I think also Eric is looking forward to getting there, and not having to worry about the drive anymore.

We hope you are all well.

~~Cheers~~
The Spillman Family