Progress!

Well, I'm subbing today; right now, I'm watching a study hall class...2 seniors.  The teacher I'm subbing for left me her computer, so here I sit, writing my post.  If I wasn't doing this, I'd be reading a new John Grisham book I found in the library, or planning Clarence's birthday party menu. 

Anyway, the kids are home with Matt today.  The babysitter called yesterday and said one of her girls had a fever, and it was our choice if we wanted to risk bringing the kids in or not. Matt said it was no bother for the kids to stay home with him, so they're all hanging out at home today. Or in the tractor. Or in the pasture fencing.  Something, I guess.    Matt told me they were going fencing.  I wonder how it's going for him? 

I helped bundle them up before I left this morning; Clarence in his 1-piece insulated carhartt coveralls and Adina in old "work" snowpants and a coat Matt found for her.  They were so cute, and they'll be all set for their morning of working outside with their nice warm clothes on. 

The kids are really good to entertain themselves when we're out fencing.  Too bad I don't have my camera with...I took pictures the other day when we were out, and they're just so cute running on all the cow trails all over the pasture.  The fresh air sure wears them out...Adina got cold, so we cuddled on the 4-wheeler, I put her feet in my coat and held her, and she was sleeping by 11:45.  She slept almost three hours that day....how's that for a good way to wear a kid out?  It's always a struggle to actually get out the door to go fencing, but once we're out working, it's so nice to be accomplishing something and doing it all together.  We love all staying home and working together.  

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We (I should say Matt) have also been busy working on the addition.  After the power went out last Thursday, he decided since it was too snowy and yucky outside, he'd stay in and start wiring the addition.  I'm so pumped about all his progress. 
Since Thursday, he has:

• put lights in every room but the bathroom,
• put up all the closets we're going to need,
• put in nearly all the outlets,
• put in the remaining three windows,
• put in closet doors,
•  and built the walls over the basement stairs.

Now we're waiting on an electrician to come and check his wiring so he can finish it all up and then have it inspected by someone from the state.  He's going to start plumbing my laundry room soon, too.  I seriously can't wait.  But I don't want to get too excited, either.  I know things come up and it will probably take longer than I want it to, but I'm just so happy we can start using the space a little bit.  We're hoping to have the laundry room and our bedroom ready by the time the baby comes....he's got 3 months.....I won't hold my breath. :) 

It's so handy having a husband who can do almost anything!

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Clarence is loving school...yesterday I picked him up and he'd just gotten back from riding around town in the fire truck.  I think it was pretty fun for him.  He and his cousin Tucker get along really well now....they used to fight a lot.....  I'm thinking they've both just matured and realized they like each others' company.  They both ride the same bus, and Clarence always tells me he has played with Tucker at school. 

Well, one of these days I'll try and get an updated picture of my kids on here....I tried getting one from fb, but it didn't work.  I'll try soon.

Have a fabulous weekend!